CVE-2022-42266
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CVE-2022-42266 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an unprivileged regular user can cause exposure of sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information, which may lead to limited information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% 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 an unprivileged regular user can cause exposure of sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information, which may lead to limited information disclosure.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | < 11.11 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 13.0, < 13.6 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 14.0, < 14.4 |
| Nvidia | Cloud Gaming | < 527.27 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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