CVE-2022-31606
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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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 471.11, < 473.81 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 516.25, < 516.94 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 11.0, < 11.8 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 13.0, < 13.3 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | 14.0 |
| Nvidia | Cloud Gaming Guest | < 516.94 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 511.09, < 513.46 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 451.48, < 453.64 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 471.11, < 472.81 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5383Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5383Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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