CVE-2017-6266: Medium severity nvidia gpu kernel driver vulnerability
Published Sep 22, 2017
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where improper access controls could allow unprivileged users to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Sep 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6266?
The severity of CVE-2017-6266 is classified as medium due to the potential for causing denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6266?
To fix CVE-2017-6266, users should update their NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.
3
What type of systems are affected by CVE-2017-6266?
CVE-2017-6266 affects systems running the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on compatible platforms.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-6266?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-6266 include denial of service, which may lead to system instability.
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Who can exploit CVE-2017-6266?
Unprivileged users can exploit CVE-2017-6266 due to improper access controls in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.