Kernel Mode Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows
CVE-2022-28189

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2022

What is CVE-2022-28189?

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows is impacted by a vulnerability in its kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys). This issue arises from a NULL pointer dereference in the handler for the DxgkDdiEscape function, which could lead to unexpected system crashes. Users of affected versions should consider updating their drivers to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver All GPU Driver versions for Windows

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5353
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2022-28189 : Kernel Mode Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows