CVE-2022-42254: Out-of-bounds Read
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where an out-of-bounds array access may lead to denial of service, data tampering, or information disclosure.
Affected Software
Remediation
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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-teslato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 525.147.05-15~deb12u1Fixed in 525.147.05-19 - 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-open-gpu-kernel-modulesto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 535.261.03-1Fixed in 550.163.01-2Fixed in 550.163.01-4.1 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-graphics-driversto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 510.108.03-1 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-teslato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 510.108.03-1 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-tesla-470to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 470.161.03-1 - Upgrade
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debian/nvidia-open-gpu-kernel-modulesto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 515.86.01-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-42254.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-42254?
The severity level of CVE-2022-42254 is high.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-42254?
The affected software for CVE-2022-42254 includes Nvidia Virtual Gpu, Nvidia Cloud Gaming, and Nvidia Gpu Display Driver for Linux.
How can the vulnerability CVE-2022-42254 be exploited?
CVE-2022-42254 can be exploited by an attacker through an out-of-bounds array access in the kernel mode layer of the Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux, leading to denial of service, data tampering, or information disclosure.
Are Citrix Hypervisor, Linux Linux kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine, Vmware Vsphere, Nvidia Geforce, Nvidia Nvs, Nvidia Quadro, Nvidia Rtx, and Nvidia Tesla affected by CVE-2022-42254?
No, Citrix Hypervisor, Linux Linux kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine, Vmware Vsphere, Nvidia Geforce, Nvidia Nvs, Nvidia Quadro, Nvidia Rtx, and Nvidia Tesla are not affected by CVE-2022-42254.