CVE-2022-21813
First published: Mon Feb 07 2022(Updated: )
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver, where improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges may allow an unprivileged local user limited write access to protected memory, which can lead to denial of service.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Cloud Gaming Guest | ||
| Nvidia Geforce | ||
| Nvidia Gpu Display Driver | ||
| Nvidia Nvs | ||
| Nvidia Quadro | ||
| Nvidia Rtx | ||
| Nvidia Tesla | ||
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU | ||
| Linux Linux kernel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability is CVE-2022-21813.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-21813?
The severity level of CVE-2022-21813 is medium.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-21813?
The affected software includes Nvidia Cloud Gaming Guest, Nvidia Geforce, Nvidia Gpu Display Driver, Nvidia Nvs, Nvidia Quadro, Nvidia Rtx, Nvidia Tesla, and Nvidia Virtual Gpu.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-21813?
CVE-2022-21813 can lead to denial of service through limited write access to protected memory.
How can I fix CVE-2022-21813?
To fix CVE-2022-21813, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux.
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