MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2017-07-28

CVE-2017-6259

nvidia gpu_driver Security Advisory (CVE-2017-6259)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-6259 impacting nvidia gpu_driver. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where an incorrect detection and recovery from an invalid state produced by specific user actions may lead to denial of service.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nvidia / gpu_driver
Affected Versions -
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-6259 impacting nvidia gpu_driver.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-6259.yaml
id: cve-2017-6259

info:
  name: nvidia gpu_driver - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-6259 affecting nvidia gpu_driver.
    Evaluation: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where an incorrect detection and recovery from an invalid state pr...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-6259
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2017-6259
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2017-6259,nvidia,gpu_driver,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "gpu_driver"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-6259.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-6259
# Target: nvidia gpu_driver | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-6259 (nvidia gpu_driver)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against nvidia gpu_driver scope (-).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-6259.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-6259
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install gpu_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade gpu_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update gpu_driver

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i gpu_driver 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i gpu_driver

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-6259 in nvidia gpu_driver?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nvidia gpu_driver packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-6259?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-6259?

CVE-2017-6259 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-6259
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor nvidia
Product gpu_driver
Published 2017-07-28
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H