CVE-2018-6250: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Apr 2, 2018
·Updated
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where a NULL pointer dereference occurs which may lead to denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Apr 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-6250.
2
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6250?
The severity of CVE-2018-6250 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
4
What software is affected by CVE-2018-6250?
The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (nvlddmkm.sys) is affected by CVE-2018-6250.
5
How can CVE-2018-6250 be exploited?
CVE-2018-6250 can be exploited by causing a NULL pointer dereference in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys).