CVE-2022-21821: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 29 2022(Updated: )
NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit SDK contains an integer overflow vulnerability in cuobjdump.To exploit this vulnerability, a remote attacker would require a local user to download a specially crafted, corrupted file and locally execute cuobjdump against the file. Such an attack may lead to remote code execution that causes complete denial of service and an impact on data confidentiality and integrity.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit | <11.6.2 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit SDK vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit SDK vulnerability is CVE-2022-21821.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-21821?
The severity of CVE-2022-21821 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-21821?
To exploit CVE-2022-21821, a remote attacker would require a local user to download a specially crafted, corrupted file and locally execute cuobjdump against the file.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-21821?
The affected software for CVE-2022-21821 is NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit version up to 11.6.2.
How can I fix CVE-2022-21821?
To fix CVE-2022-21821, users should update to a version of NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit that is not vulnerable to this issue.
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