How severe is CVE-2017-6259?

CVE-2017-6259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6259?

CVE-2017-6259 affects Nvidia Gpu Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6259?

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

When was CVE-2017-6259 published?

CVE-2017-6259 was published on 2017-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6259

CVE-2017-6259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Driver
Published: 2017-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where an incorrect detection and recovery from an invalid state produced by specific user actions may lead to denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6259?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where an incorrect detection and recovery from an invalid state produced by specific user actions may lead to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-6259?: CVE-2017-6259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6259?: CVE-2017-6259 affects Nvidia Gpu Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6259 published?: CVE-2017-6259 was published on 2017-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4525

Affected products (1)

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

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