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CVE-2022-42255

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

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CVE-2022-42255 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where an out-of-bounds array access may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where an out-of-bounds array access may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, 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
0.27%

18.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaVirtual Gpu< 11.11
NvidiaVirtual Gpu>= 12.0, < 13.6
NvidiaVirtual Gpu>= 14.0, < 14.4
NvidiaCloud Gaming< 525.60.11
NvidiaCloud Gaming< 525.60.12

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42255?
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where an out-of-bounds array access may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2022-42255?
CVE-2022-42255 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42255?
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