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CVE-2018-6248: NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEsca...

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the software uses a sequential operation to read or write a buffer, but it uses an incorrect length value that causes it to access memory that is outside of the bounds of the buffer which may lead to denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.

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This issue affects NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver. A flaw in a kernel-mode driver path can let the driver read or write past the intended buffer. The documented impacts are denial of service and possible privilege escalation, so the main business concern is compromised Windows hosts with NVIDIA drivers or stability loss on those systems. Exposure is limited to Windows systems running NVIDIA GPU Display Driver, listed in the bundle as affecting all versions. The source bundle does not provide branch-specific version ranges, deployment scope, or fixed-version details. Treat this as a driver hygiene and endpoint risk item rather than an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize remediation where NVIDIA Windows drivers run on shared workstations, remote desktop hosts, or systems handling sensitive workloads. Mitigation focus: Review NVIDIA advisory 4649 for affected and fixed driver details.; Inventory Windows hosts running NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.; Update drivers according to NVIDIA vendor guidance..

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