NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting nvidia-graphics-drivers package, versions <375.82-1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.39% (33rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ECHOLATEST-NVIDIAGRAPHICSDRIVERS-19233876
  • published24 Aug 2026
  • disclosed28 Jul 2017

Introduced: 28 Jul 2017

CVE-2017-6257  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-476  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Echo:latest 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 Echo. See How to fix? for Echo:latest 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