How severe is CVE-2017-0353?

CVE-2017-0353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-0353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0353?

CVE-2017-0353 affects Nvidia Gpu Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0353?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-0353 published?

CVE-2017-0353 was published on 2017-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0353

CVE-2017-0353 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Driver
Published: 2017-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgDdiEscape where due to improper locking on certain conditions may lead to a denial of service

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0353?: All versions of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgDdiEscape where due to improper locking on certain conditions may lead to a denial of service
How severe is CVE-2017-0353?: CVE-2017-0353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-0353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0353?: CVE-2017-0353 affects Nvidia Gpu Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0353?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-0353 published?: CVE-2017-0353 was published on 2017-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4462

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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