CVE-2022-34679
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2022-34679 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler, where an unhandled return value can lead to a null-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler, where an unhandled return value can lead to a null-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | < 11.11 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 12.0, < 13.6 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 14.0, < 14.4 |
| Nvidia | Cloud Gaming | < 525.60.11 |
| Nvidia | Cloud Gaming | < 525.60.12 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-34679?
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler, where an unhandled return value can lead to a null-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-34679?
CVE-2022-34679 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34679?
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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