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CVE-2017-6272: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where a value passed fr...

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where a value passed from a user to the driver is not correctly validated and used as the index to an array which may lead to a denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.

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This is a NVIDIA GPU Display Driver flaw in a privileged driver component. A user-supplied value is not validated before indexing an array, which can crash affected systems and may allow privilege escalation. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, affected version ranges, or a confirmed patched version. Exposure is likely limited to systems running NVIDIA GPU Display Driver, especially endpoints, workstations, and servers with NVIDIA display drivers installed. The provided data says "All" versions but lacks precise affected version ranges. Prioritize as a targeted endpoint risk where NVIDIA drivers exist, especially on privileged or shared machines. Business urgency is hard to quantify because severity scoring, affected version detail, and patch specifics are absent from the bundle. Mitigation focus: Check NVIDIA advisory 4544 for supported driver updates or mitigations.; Prioritize driver remediation on shared workstations and high-privilege engineering systems.; Limit local interactive access on systems awaiting vendor-guided remediation..

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Nvidia CorporationGPU Display DriverAllListed
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