How severe is CVE-2017-6273?

CVE-2017-6273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6273?

CVE-2017-6273 affects Nvidia Adsp Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6273?

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-2017-6273 published?

CVE-2017-6273 was published on 2017-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6273

CVE-2017-6273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Adsp Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Nvidia Adsp Firmware
Published: 2017-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA ADSP Firmware contains a vulnerability in the ADSP Loader component where there is the potential to write to a memory location that is outside the intended boundary of the buffer, which may lead to denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6273?: NVIDIA ADSP Firmware contains a vulnerability in the ADSP Loader component where there is the potential to write to a memory location that is outside the intended boundary of the buffer, which may lead to denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-6273?: CVE-2017-6273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6273?: CVE-2017-6273 affects Nvidia Adsp Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6273?: 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-2017-6273 published?: CVE-2017-6273 was published on 2017-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:adsp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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