CVE-2018-6253: Medium severity Nvidia GPU driver vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
Other sources
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the DirectX and OpenGL Usermode drivers where a specially crafted pixel shader can cause infinite recursion leading to denial of service.
— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/nvidia-graphics-driversto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 470.256.02-2Fixed in 535.261.03-1Fixed in 550.163.01-2Fixed in 550.163.01-5.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6253?
CVE-2018-6253 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver that allows denial of service attacks through infinite recursion caused by a specially crafted pixel shader.
How severe is CVE-2018-6253?
CVE-2018-6253 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6253?
The affected software includes NVIDIA GPU Display Driver versions 418.226.00-3, 470.199.02-1, 525.125.06-1~deb12u1, and 525.125.06-2.
How can I fix CVE-2018-6253?
To fix CVE-2018-6253, users should update their NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6253?
More information about CVE-2018-6253 can be found on the NVIDIA customer support website, the Ubuntu security notice, and the Talos Intelligence vulnerability report.