CVE-2018-6252 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the software allows an actor access to restricted functionality that is unnecessary to production usage, and which may result in denial of service.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4649Vendor Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4649Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-6252?

CVE-2018-6252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the software allows an actor access to restricted functionality that is unnecessary ...

How severe is CVE-2018-6252?

CVE-2018-6252 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6252?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Driver, Microsoft Windows.