CVE-2018-6253
First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Gpu Driver | ||
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Oracle Solaris | ||
| All of | ||
| Nvidia Gpu Driver | ||
| Any of | ||
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Oracle Solaris | ||
| debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers | 470.256.02-2 535.183.01-1~deb12u1 535.183.06-1 | |
| debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-legacy-340xx | <=340.108-22 |
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Reference Links
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4649
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3662-1/
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0522
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-6253
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4649
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6253
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-6253
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6253
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-6253
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.
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