Vulnerability identifier: #VU91579
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-703
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
NVIDIA Linux GPU Display Driver
Hardware solutions /
Drivers
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an improper check or improper handling of exception conditions. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5551
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.