CVE-2022-31612

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified

CVE-2022-31612 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a local user with basic capabilities can cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% 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 local user with basic capabilities can cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.3th 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-2022-31612?
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a local user with basic capabilities can cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information.
How severe is CVE-2022-31612?
CVE-2022-31612 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31612?
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