CVE-2022-34666: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Nov 10 2022(Updated: )
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and 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.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU | <11.9 | |
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU | >=13.0<13.4 | |
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU | >=14.0<14.2 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Nvidia Cloud Gaming | <516.94 | |
| Nvidia Cloud Gaming | <515.65.01 | |
| Citrix Hypervisor | ||
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-34666.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34666?
The severity of CVE-2022-34666 is medium (5.5).
What software is affected by CVE-2022-34666?
The affected software includes Nvidia Virtual Gpu (up to version 11.9), Nvidia Virtual Gpu (version 13.0 to 13.4), Nvidia Virtual Gpu (version 14.0 to 14.2), Nvidia Cloud Gaming (up to version 516.94), and Nvidia Cloud Gaming (up to version 515.65.01).
What is the impact of CVE-2022-34666?
CVE-2022-34666 can lead to denial of service (DoS) if exploited by a local user with basic capabilities.
Are Linux and Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-34666?
No, Linux and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2022-34666.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-34666?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-34666 in the following references: [Nvidia Customer Help](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5383) and [Gentoo Security](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02).
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