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

CVE-2024-0120

What is CVE-2024-0120?

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in its user mode layer that allows unprivileged users to exploit an out-of-bounds read. This flaw poses significant security risks including the possibility of unauthorized code execution, potential denial of service, and escalation of privileges. Furthermore, it potentially enables information disclosure and data tampering, which can severely compromise system integrity and user data.

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