CVE-2022-31607: Input Validation

Published Nov 18, 2022
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Updated

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where a local user with basic capabilities can cause improper input validation, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and limited information disclosure.

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=390<390.154
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=470<470.141.03
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=510<510.85.02
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=515<515.65.01
Nvidia Geforce
Nvidia Cloud Gaming Guest<515.65.01
Linux Linux kernel
Nvidia Rtx
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=450<450.203.03
Nvidia Tesla
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers<470.141.03-1
470.141.03-1
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers<470.141.03-1
470.141.03-1
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers<470.141.03-1
470.141.03-1
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-470<470.141.03-1
470.141.03-1
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers
535.261.03-1535.309.01-0+deb12u1550.163.01-2550.163.01-5.1550.163.01-6
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-legacy-340xx<=340.108-28
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-legacy-390xx
390.157-16
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-418<=418.226.00-22
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-450
450.248.02-14
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-460
460.106.00-24
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-470
470.256.02-1~deb12u1470.256.02-10

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 535.261.03-1Fixed in 535.309.01-0+deb12u1Fixed in 550.163.01-2Fixed in 550.163.01-5.1Fixed in 550.163.01-6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-legacy-390xx to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 390.157-16
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-450 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 450.248.02-14
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-460 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 460.106.00-24
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-470 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 470.256.02-1~deb12u1Fixed in 470.256.02-10
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 470.141.03-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-470 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 470.141.03-1

Event History

Nov 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 19, 2022
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-31607?

CVE-2022-31607 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux that allows a local user with basic capabilities to cause improper input validation, leading to denial of service, privilege escalation, data tampering, and limited information disclosure.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-31607?

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux versions between 390 and 390.154, between 470 and 470.141.03, between 510 and 510.85.02, and versions 515 and 515.65.01 are affected by CVE-2022-31607.

3

How severe is CVE-2022-31607?

CVE-2022-31607 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can CVE-2022-31607 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2022-31607, NVIDIA users should update to the latest version of the GPU Display Driver for Linux.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-31607?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-31607 at the following references: [link1](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5383), [link2](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02)

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