NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows Kernel Mode Layer nvlddmkm.sys DxgDdiEscape Memory access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library nvlddmkm.sys of the component Kernel Mode Layer. This manipulation of the argument DxgDdiEscape causes access control (Memory). The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-0344. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows (Hardware Driver Software) (affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library nvlddmkm.sys of the component Kernel Mode Layer. The manipulation of the argument DxgDdiEscape with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability (Memory). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 05/15/2017. The weakness was shared 05/09/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at nvidia.custhelp.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-0344 since 11/23/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 100259 (NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver 375.x < 377.35 / 382.x < 382.05 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370538 (NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Kernel Mode Layer Handler Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (100259) and SecurityFocus (BID 98393†). The entries VDB-100718, VDB-100966, VDB-100967 and VDB-100968 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Name: Memory
Class: Access control / Memory
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 100259
Nessus Name: NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver 375.x < 377.35 / 382.x < 382.05 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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11/23/2016 🔍
04/24/2017 +152 days 🔍
05/09/2017 +15 days 🔍
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09/24/2020 +1226 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nvidia.com

Advisory: nvidia.custhelp.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0344 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0344
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-100969
SecurityFocus: 98393 - NVIDIA GeForce Experience CVE-2017-6250 Local Code Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0344 - NVIDIA - Windows GPU Display Driver - Privilege Escalation Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2017 08:47
Updated: 09/24/2020 20:12
Changes: 05/10/2017 08:47 (76), 09/24/2020 20:12 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:D06:103

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