CVE-2022-28186

Name: CVE-2022-28186
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-17T20:15:08.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28186 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where the product receives input or data, but does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly, which may lead to denial of service or data tampering.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where the product receives input or data, but does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly, which may lead to denial of service or data tampering.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	All versions
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 11.0, < 11.8
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 13.0, < 13.3
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	14.0

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5353Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5353Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28186?

How severe is CVE-2022-28186?

CVE-2022-28186 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28186?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST