CVE-2022-31615: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Nov 18, 2022
·Updated
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
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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2022-31615?
The severity of CVE-2022-31615 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
3
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.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2022-31615?
The vulnerability may lead to denial of service.
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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.