CVE-2022-31606
First published: Sat Nov 19 2022(Updated: )
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a failure to properly validate data might allow an attacker with basic user capabilities to cause an out-of-bounds access in kernel mode, which could lead to denial of service, information disclosure, escalation of privileges, or data tampering.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Gpu Display Driver | >=471.11<473.81 | |
| Nvidia Gpu Display Driver | >=516.25<516.94 | |
| Nvidia Geforce | ||
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU | >=11.0<11.8 | |
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU | >=13.0<13.3 | |
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU | =14.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Nvidia Cloud Gaming Guest | <516.94 | |
| Nvidia Studio | ||
| Nvidia Gpu Display Driver | >=511.09<513.46 | |
| Nvidia Gpu Display Driver | >=451.48<453.64 | |
| Nvidia Gpu Display Driver | >=471.11<472.81 | |
| Nvidia Tesla |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-31606.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31606?
The severity of CVE-2022-31606 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-31606?
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows versions 471.11 to 473.81 and 516.25 to 516.94 are affected.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker with basic user capabilities can exploit this vulnerability to cause an out-of-bounds access in kernel mode.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-31606?
Yes, NVIDIA has released a fix for this vulnerability. Please refer to the official NVIDIA support page for more information.
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- canonical/nvidia gpu display driver
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- version/nvidia virtual gpu/11.0
- version/nvidia virtual gpu/13.0
- version/nvidia virtual gpu/14.0
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows
- canonical/nvidia cloud gaming guest
- canonical/nvidia studio
- version/nvidia gpu display driver/511.09
- version/nvidia gpu display driver/451.48
- canonical/nvidia tesla