CVE-2014-8298: High severity nvidia gpu driver vulnerability
The NVIDIA Linux Discrete GPU drivers before R304.125, R331.x before R331.113, R340.x before R340.65, R343.x before R343.36, and R346.x before R346.22, Linux for Tegra (L4T) driver before R21.2, and Chrome OS driver before R40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and X server crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted GLX indirect rendering protocol request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8298?
CVE-2014-8298 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8298?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8298, users should update their NVIDIA Linux GPU drivers to the latest versions as specified by the vendor.
Which NVIDIA GPU driver versions are affected by CVE-2014-8298?
CVE-2014-8298 affects NVIDIA GPU driver versions prior to R304.125, R331.x before R331.113, R340.x before R340.65, R343.x before R343.36, and R346.x before R346.22.
Can CVE-2014-8298 impact Tegra devices?
Yes, CVE-2014-8298 affects the Linux for Tegra (L4T) driver versions before R21.2.
Is Chrome OS vulnerable to CVE-2014-8298?
Yes, the Chrome OS driver is vulnerable to CVE-2014-8298 if it is earlier than version R40.