CVE-2022-31617: 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), where a local user with basic capabilities can cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, 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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5383

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 CVE-2022-31617?

CVE-2022-31617 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows that allows a local user to cause an out-of-bounds read, leading to various security issues.

2

How does CVE-2022-31617 affect NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows?

CVE-2022-31617 affects the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows, potentially leading to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.

3

Which versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows are affected by CVE-2022-31617?

Versions between 471.11 and 473.81 of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows are affected by CVE-2022-31617.

4

How severe is CVE-2022-31617?

CVE-2022-31617 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-31617?

To fix CVE-2022-31617, update your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows to a version higher than 473.81.

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