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8.8

NVIDIA GPU driver can crash or grant higher privileges

CVE-2017-0321 · published 9 years ago
Summary

All versions of the NVIDIA GPU display driver contain a programming mistake that can be triggered by specially crafted input, causing the driver to stop working and possibly allowing a user to gain higher system rights. This could make a computer unusable or expose it to further attacks. Install the latest driver updates from NVIDIA, which fix the problem, and restrict untrusted access to the graphics subsystem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
nvidia gpu_driver All versions
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
All versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where a NULL pointer dereference caused by invalid user input may lead to denial of service or pot...
All versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where a NULL pointer dereference caused by invalid user input may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-476NULL Pointer Dereference
Timeline
Published15 Feb 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-0321 · NVD
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