CVE-2022-31608: High severity nvidia gpu display driver vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2022
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Updated

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in an optional D-Bus configuration file, where a local user with basic capabilities can impact protected D-Bus endpoints, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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 Rtx
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=450<450.203.03
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 Linux vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability is CVE-2022-31608.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31608?

The severity of CVE-2022-31608 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

3

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

Nvidia Gpu Display Driver versions 390 to 515 on Linux are affected by this vulnerability.

4

What are the potential impacts of this vulnerability?

The potential impacts of this vulnerability include code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [1] https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5383, [2] https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02

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