CVE-2017-6270: Divide by Zero
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiCreateAllocation where untrusted user input is used as a divisor without validation during a calculation which may lead to a potential divide by zero and denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6270?
CVE-2017-6270 is considered high severity due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6270?
To mitigate CVE-2017-6270, update to the latest NVIDIA GPU driver from the official NVIDIA website.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2017-6270?
CVE-2017-6270 is caused by untrusted user input being used as a divisor in a calculation without proper validation.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-6270?
CVE-2017-6270 affects systems running vulnerable NVIDIA GPU drivers on Microsoft Windows.
What type of attack can result from CVE-2017-6270?
CVE-2017-6270 may allow an attacker to cause a divide by zero error, resulting in a denial of service.