SB2017102305 - Ubuntu update for NVIDIA graphics drivers
Published: October 23, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017102305
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6257)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.The weakness exists in the kernel mode layer handler due to NULL pointer dereference. A local attacker can cause the system to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.