Denial of Service Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows
CVE-2022-28190

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows includes a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) related to the handling of DxgkDdiEscape. This flaw stems from inadequate validation of input, which can lead to a denial of service condition. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt normal operations, making it critical for users to update their drivers promptly to mitigate potential risks.

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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