CVE-2018-3979: High severity ubuntu vulnerability
A remote denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the way the Nouveau Display Driver (the default Ubuntu Nvidia display driver) handles GPU shader execution. A specially crafted pixel shader can cause remote denial-of-service issues. An attacker can provide a specially crafted website to trigger this vulnerability. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely after the user visits a malformed website. No further user interaction is required. Vulnerable versions include Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (linux 4.15.0-29-generic x8664), Nouveau Display Driver NV117 (vermagic: 4.15.0-29-generic SMP modunload).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-3979?
CVE-2018-3979 is a remote denial-of-service vulnerability in the Nouveau Display Driver.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-3979?
The affected software includes Ubuntu Linux 18.04 and Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 Firmware.
How does CVE-2018-3979 impact systems?
CVE-2018-3979 can cause remote denial-of-service issues by exploiting the way the Nouveau Display Driver handles GPU shader execution.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3979?
CVE-2018-3979 has a severity rating of 6.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-3979?
To mitigate CVE-2018-3979, users should apply the latest security patches provided by the vendor or update to a non-vulnerable version of the software.