NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Vulnerability Allows for Code Execution and Other Threats

CVE-2024-0120

7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Gpu, Vgpu, And Cloud Gaming
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 October 2024

Summary

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the user mode layer, where an unprivileged regular user can cause an out-of-bounds read. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Affected Version(s)

GPU, vGPU, and Cloud Gaming = All versions prior to 17.4, 16.8, and the October 2024 release

Refferences

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5586

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

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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