CVE-2017-6267
CVE-2017-6267 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-665.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-665
- Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where an incorrect initialization of internal objects can cause an infinite loop which may lead to a denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6267?
- NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where an incorrect initialization of internal objects can cause an infinite loop which may lead to a denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6267?
- CVE-2017-6267 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-2017-6267 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6267?
- CVE-2017-6267 affects Nvidia Gpu Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6267?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-6267 published?
- CVE-2017-6267 was published on 2017-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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