NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Vulnerability Could Lead to Denial of Service, Information Disclosure, and Data Tampering
CVE-2024-0091

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Gpu Display Driver, Vgpu Software, And Cloud Gaming
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 June 2024

Summary

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for both Windows and Linux is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows an attacker to cause an untrusted pointer dereference during the execution of driver APIs. This flaw poses significant risks, including denial of service, which can disrupt system operations, as well as information disclosure that may expose sensitive data. Additionally, there is a potential for data tampering, whereby an attacker could manipulate information within the system. Users of affected versions should take the necessary precautions to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

GPU display driver, vGPU software, and Cloud Gaming All versions up to and including 17.1, 16.5, 13.10, and the April 2024 release

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5551

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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