CVE-2017-0315

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

All versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where an attempt to access an invalid object pointer may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 7.8/10CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-476

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia Corporation	Windows GPU Display Driver	All

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4398Vendor Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4398Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2017
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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