NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting nvidia-graphics-drivers package, versions <375.82-1
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- published28 Jul 2017
- disclosed28 Jul 2017
Introduced: 28 Jul 2017
CVE-2017-6257 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Debian:12 nvidia-graphics-drivers to version 375.82-1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nvidia-graphics-drivers package and not the nvidia-graphics-drivers package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:12 relevant fixed versions and status.
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where a NULL pointer dereference may lead to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges