NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux Vulnerability in Kernel Mode Layer
CVE-2022-42258

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Vgpu Software (guest Driver) - Linux, Vgpu Software (virtual Gpu Manager), Nvidia Cloud Gaming (guest Driver), Nvidia Cloud Gaming (virtual Gpu Manager)
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 December 2022

Summary

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux, specifically within the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko). This flaw can potentially lead to denial of service, allowing attackers to disrupt normal operations, and may also enable data tampering and information disclosure. The security risk underscores the importance of keeping GPU drivers updated to protect against exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

vGPU software (guest driver) - Linux, vGPU software (Virtual GPU Manager), NVIDIA Cloud Gaming (guest driver), NVIDIA Cloud Gaming (Virtual GPU Manager) 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://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg0...
mailing-list
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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