CVE-2017-6253 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver that could lead to denial of service or privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2017-6253

What is CVE-2017-6253?

The vulnerability is present in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver due to inadequate validation of input buffer size.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6253

The vulnerability could result in denial of service attacks or potentially allow an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6253

Vulnerability Description

The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver's kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape lacks input buffer size validation, posing a risk of denial of service or privilege escalation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Not applicable
Affected Vendor: Not applicable
Affected Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The lack of validation for the size of an input buffer in the driver's kernel mode layer can be exploited by attackers to trigger denial of service or potentially escalate their privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor NVIDIA's security advisories for patches or updates related to this vulnerability.
Implement the recommended security measures provided by NVIDIA.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver to the latest version.
Employ defense-in-depth strategies to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation or denial of service attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about patches or updates released by NVIDIA to address the vulnerability.