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CVE-2022-31606

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

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CVE-2022-31606 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a failure to properly validate data might allow an attacker with basic user capabilities to cause an out-of-bounds access in kernel mode, which could lead to denial of service, information disclosure, escalation of privileges, or data tampering.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% 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 a failure to properly validate data might allow an attacker with basic user capabilities to cause an out-of-bounds access in kernel mode, which could lead to denial of service, information disclosure, escalation of privileges, or data tampering.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaGpu Display Driver>= 471.11, < 473.81
NvidiaGpu Display Driver>= 516.25, < 516.94
NvidiaVirtual Gpu>= 11.0, < 11.8
NvidiaVirtual Gpu>= 13.0, < 13.3
NvidiaVirtual Gpu14.0
NvidiaCloud Gaming Guest< 516.94
NvidiaGpu Display Driver>= 511.09, < 513.46
NvidiaGpu Display Driver>= 451.48, < 453.64
NvidiaGpu Display Driver>= 471.11, < 472.81

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31606?
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a failure to properly validate data might allow an attacker with basic user capabilities to cause an out-of-bounds access in kernel mode, which could lead to denial of service, information disclosure, escalation of privileges, or data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2022-31606?
CVE-2022-31606 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31606?
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