CVE-2022-31615: Null Pointer Dereference
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where a local user with basic capabilities can cause a null-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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debian/nvidia-graphics-driversto 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 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-legacy-390xxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 390.157-16 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-450to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 450.248.02-14 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-460to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 460.106.00-24 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-470to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 470.256.02-1~deb12u1Fixed in 470.256.02-10 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-graphics-driversto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 470.141.03-1 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-470to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 470.141.03-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability is CVE-2022-31615.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31615?
The severity of CVE-2022-31615 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How does the vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux occur?
The vulnerability occurs in the kernel mode layer, where a local user with basic capabilities can cause a null-pointer dereference.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-31615?
The vulnerability may lead to denial of service.
How can I fix the vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux?
To fix the vulnerability, update your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux to a patched version provided by NVIDIA.