HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-5937
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-5937

CWE-476Published: March 15, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The util_format_is_pure_uint function in vrend_renderer.c in Virgil 3d project (aka virglrenderer) 0.6.0 and earlier allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted VIRGL_CCMD_CLEAR command.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5937 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

virglrenderer_project1 product(s)
virglrenderer
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/4
PATCHhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1420246
PATCHhttps://cgit.freedesktop.org/virglrenderer/commit/?id=48f67f60967f963b698ec8df57ec6912a43d6282
PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/4
PATCHhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1420246
PATCHhttps://cgit.freedesktop.org/virglrenderer/commit/?id=48f67f60967f963b698ec8df57ec6912a43d6282
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96180
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96180

All References (8)

→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/4Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96180Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1420246Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://cgit.freedesktop.org/virglrenderer/commit/?id=48f67f60967f963b698ec8df57ec6912a43d6282Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/4Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96180Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1420246Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://cgit.freedesktop.org/virglrenderer/commit/?id=48f67f60967f963b698ec8df57ec6912a43d6282Patch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-5937
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 15, 2017

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9.8
CVE-2017-5668
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-5937 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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