CVE-2022-28191
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28191 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (nvidia.ko), where uncontrolled resource consumption can be triggered by an unprivileged regular user, which may lead to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (nvidia.ko), where uncontrolled resource consumption can be triggered by an unprivileged regular user, which may lead to denial of service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | 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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28191?
NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (nvidia.ko), where uncontrolled resource consumption can be triggered by an unprivileged regular user, which may lead to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-28191?
CVE-2022-28191 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28191?
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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