CVE-2017-6259: High severity nvidia gpu kernel driver vulnerability
Published Jul 28, 2017
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where an incorrect detection and recovery from an invalid state produced by specific user actions may lead to denial of service.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver
FreeBSD FreeBSD
Linux Kernel
Oracle Solaris
Event History
Jul 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6259?
The severity of CVE-2017-6259 is classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6259?
To fix CVE-2017-6259, update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-6259?
CVE-2017-6259 affects the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on various platforms including Windows and Linux, but not on FreeBSD or Solaris.
4
Can CVE-2017-6259 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-6259 requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.
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What are the consequences of CVE-2017-6259?
The consequences of CVE-2017-6259 include a potential denial of service that can disrupt normal usage of the GPU.