CVE-2022-31606: High severity nvidia gpu display driver vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=471.11<473.81
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=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 Windows>=511.09<513.46
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=451.48<453.64
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=471.11<472.81
Nvidia Tesla

Event History

Nov 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-31606.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31606?

The severity of CVE-2022-31606 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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