CVE-2022-34678: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 30, 2022
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Updated

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where an unprivileged user can cause a null-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Nvidia Virtual GPU<11.11
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=12.0<13.6
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=14.0<14.4
Citrix Hypervisor
Linux Linux kernel
redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine
VMware vSphere
Nvidia Cloud Gaming<525.60.11
Nvidia Cloud Gaming<525.60.12
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=13.0<13.6
Microsoft Windows
Nvidia Cloud Gaming<527.27

Event History

Dec 30, 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-2022-34678?

CVE-2022-34678 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux that allows an unprivileged user to cause a null-pointer dereference, leading to denial of service.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-34678?

NVIDIA Virtual GPU versions 11.11, 12.0 - 13.5, 14.0 - 14.3, NVIDIA Cloud Gaming versions up to 525.60.12 are affected by CVE-2022-34678.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-34678?

CVE-2022-34678 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 5.5.

4

How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2022-34678?

To mitigate CVE-2022-34678, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software provided by NVIDIA.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-34678?

More information about CVE-2022-34678 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415), [link2](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02).

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