CVE-2018-6251: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the DirectX 10 Usermode driver, where a specially crafted pixel shader can cause writing to unallocated memory, leading to denial of service or potential code execution.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6251?

The severity of CVE-2018-6251 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-6251?

The affected software for CVE-2018-6251 is the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2018-6251?

CVE-2018-6251 is a vulnerability in the DirectX 10 Usermode driver of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, where a specially crafted pixel shader can cause writing to unallocated memory, leading to denial of service or potential code execution.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-6251?

To fix CVE-2018-6251, update your NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver to the latest version as recommended by NVIDIA.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6251?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-6251 on the NVIDIA website and the Talos Intelligence vulnerability report.

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