CVE-2022-21815: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Feb 07 2022(Updated: )
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for private IOCTLs where a NULL pointer dereference in the kernel, created within user mode code, may lead to a denial of service in the form of a system crash.
Credit: 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 Studio | ||
| Nvidia Tesla | ||
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-21815.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-21815?
The severity level of CVE-2022-21815 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-21815?
The affected software products are Nvidia Cloud Gaming Guest, Nvidia Geforce, Nvidia Gpu Display Driver, Nvidia Nvs, Nvidia Quadro, Nvidia Rtx, Nvidia Studio, Nvidia Tesla, and NVIDIA Virtual GPU.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-21815?
The vulnerability may lead to a denial of service in the form of a system crash.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-21815?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-21815 at the following URL: [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5312](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5312)
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