Out-of-Bounds Access in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux
CVE-2022-34673

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver For Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 December 2022

Summary

NVIDIA's GPU Display Driver for Linux is affected by an out-of-bounds array access vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko). This flaw can lead to potential denial of service, making the system unresponsive, and poses risks for information disclosure and data tampering. Users of affected versions are advised to apply available updates to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux All versions prior to and including 14.2, 13.4, and 11.9, and all versions prior to the November 2022 release

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
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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