CVE-2022-28185: High severity nvidia virtual gpu graphics driver vulnerability

Published May 17, 2022
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Updated

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the ECC layer, where an unprivileged regular user can cause an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to denial of service and data tampering.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=11.0<11.8
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=13.0<13.3
Nvidia Virtual GPU=14.0
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28185?

CVE-2022-28185 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and data tampering.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-28185?

To fix CVE-2022-28185, you should update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to a version above the affected versions listed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-28185?

CVE-2022-28185 affects users of the NVIDIA vGPU Software versions between 11.0-11.8 and 13.0-13.3, as well as version 14.0.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-28185?

The risks include potential system crashes due to denial of service and unauthorized data manipulation.

5

Is CVE-2022-28185 applicable to Linux kernel or Windows OS?

No, CVE-2022-28185 specifically affects the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver and does not impact the Linux kernel or Windows OS directly.

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