VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-6255

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.33%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-07-28
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where an improper input parameter handling may lead to a denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references