What is CVE-2017-0344?

CVE-2017-0344 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-05-09.

How severe is CVE-2017-0344?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2017-0344

All versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgDdiEscape may allow users to gain access to arbitrary physical memory, leading to escalation of privileges.

EPSS: 0.003 (25.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Nvidia Gpu_driver
Nvidia Corporation Gpu Display Driver — versions All versions

References

psirt@nvidia.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0344?: CVE-2017-0344 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-05-09.
How severe is CVE-2017-0344?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.