What is CVE-2017-0346?

CVE-2017-0346 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-05-09.

How severe is CVE-2017-0346?

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

Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2017-0346

All versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the size of an input buffer is not validated, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.004 (30.0th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

psirt@nvidia.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
psirt@nvidia.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0346?: CVE-2017-0346 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-05-09.
How severe is CVE-2017-0346?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.