CVE-2017-0318: nvidia corporation linux gpu display driver Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 5.5v3.0MediumModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2017-0318USN-3240-1DEBIAN-CVE-2017-0318
Published 15-02-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-0318 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in nvidia corporation linux gpu display driver. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 26.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.34%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-02-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
All versions of NVIDIA Linux GPU Display Driver contain a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where improper validation of an input parameter may cause a denial of service on the system.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated5.5MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated5.5MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 4.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
26%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.34% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.34%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ubuntu3 products
- nvidia-graphics-drivers-304< 304.135-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | < 304.135-0ubuntu0.16.04.1
- nvidia-graphics-drivers-340< 340.102-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | < 340.102-0ubuntu0.16.04.1
- nvidia-graphics-drivers-375< 375.39-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | < 375.39-0ubuntu0.16.04.1
Debian1 product
- nvidia-graphics-drivers< 375.39-1
Nvidia1 product
Nvidia corporation1 product
4 vendors · 6 products