NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Vulnerability Could Lead to Code Execution, Data Tampering
CVE-2024-0071

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Gpu Display Driver, Vgpu Driver, Cloud Gaming Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 March 2024

What is CVE-2024-0071?

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows has a vulnerability in the user mode layer that allows unprivileged users to perform an out-of-bounds write. Exploitation of this flaw can lead to various security threats including unauthorized code execution, denial of service scenarios, privilege escalation opportunities, potential information disclosure, and data integrity issues. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of robust user access controls and timely driver updates to mitigate associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

GPU Display driver, vGPU driver, Cloud Gaming driver All versions prior to and including 16.3, 13.9, and all versions prior to and including the January 2024 release

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5520

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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