CVE-2017-6271: Divide by Zero
Published Sep 22, 2017
·Updated
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 while processing block linear information which may lead to a potential divide by zero and 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-2017-6271?
CVE-2017-6271 has a high severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-6271?
To fix CVE-2017-6271, update to the latest version of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.
3
What causes CVE-2017-6271?
CVE-2017-6271 is caused by untrusted user input being used as a divisor without proper validation.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-6271?
CVE-2017-6271 affects the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows.
5
Can CVE-2017-6271 lead to security risks?
Yes, CVE-2017-6271 can lead to security risks by resulting in a denial of service condition.