NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux Suffers from Kernel Mode Vulnerability
CVE-2023-0190

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2023

Summary

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux includes a vulnerability within the kernel mode layer that can be exploited through a NULL pointer dereference. This loophole can result in a denial of service, impacting system stability and availability. Users and administrators are advised to update their drivers to mitigate potential risks associated with this issue.

Affected Version(s)

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver 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:
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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