CVE-2015-1170

CVE-2015-1170 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver R304 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The NVIDIA Display Driver R304 before 309.08, R340 before 341.44, R343 before 345.20, and R346 before 347.52 does not properly validate local client impersonation levels when performing a "kernel administrator check," which allows local users to gain administrator privileges via unspecified API calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1170?
The NVIDIA Display Driver R304 before 309.08, R340 before 341.44, R343 before 345.20, and R346 before 347.52 does not properly validate local client impersonation levels when performing a "kernel administrator check," which allows local users to gain administrator privileges via unspecified API calls.
How severe is CVE-2015-1170?
CVE-2015-1170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1170 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1170?
CVE-2015-1170 primarily affects Nvidia Gpu Driver R304. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1170?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1170 published?
CVE-2015-1170 was published on 2015-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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