Vulnerability identifier: #VU759
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Quandro
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
NVS
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: nVidia
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause DoS conditions on the target system.
The weakness is caused by improper input validation in Remote Desktop component. Attackers can trigger a blue screen crash and kernel null pointer dereference.
Successful exploitations of the vulnerability may result in denial of service on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
NVIDIA has released software updates at the following link: Geforce, NVS, or Quadro
Vulnerable software versions
Quandro: 340 - 367
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver: 340 - 367
NVS: 340 - 367
External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4213/~/security-bulletin%25
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.