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CVE-2017-6277: NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler...

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape 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 denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.

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This flaw is in NVIDIA's Windows GPU display driver. A user-supplied value can be mishandled inside the kernel-mode driver, creating risk of system crash or possible privilege escalation. The provided sources do not include CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or fixed version details. Likely exposure is Windows systems with the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver installed. The source bundle lists affected versions as all, but does not provide exact vulnerable or fixed version ranges. Systems without NVIDIA's Windows display driver are not indicated as affected. Treat this as a moderate-priority legacy driver risk. It can affect availability and may allow privilege escalation, but the provided evidence does not show active exploitation or a critical score. Focus on inventory and driver currency. Mitigation focus: Review NVIDIA advisory 4544 for affected and fixed driver guidance.; Inventory Windows systems running NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.; Update drivers using NVIDIA-approved or OEM-approved packages when applicable..

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