Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux
CVE-2023-0187

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Vgpu Software (guest Driver - Windows), Nvidia Cloud Gaming (guest Driver - Windows)
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 April 2023

Summary

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in its kernel mode layer handler, which enables an out-of-bounds read condition. This flaw has the potential to cause a denial of service, impacting the stability and performance of systems using the affected driver versions. It is critical for users to apply necessary updates to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

vGPU software (guest driver - Windows), NVIDIA Cloud Gaming (guest driver - Windows) All versions prior to and including 15.1, 13.6, 11.11, and all versions prior to and including February 2023 release

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5452
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
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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