CVE-2022-42256: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 30, 2022
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Updated

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where an integer overflow in index validation may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.

Affected Software

9 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

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-2022-42256?

CVE-2022-42256 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux that can lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42256?

The severity of CVE-2022-42256 is high, with a score of 7.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-42256?

NVIDIA Virtual GPU versions up to 11.11, versions between 12.0 and 13.6, and versions between 14.0 and 14.4 are affected by CVE-2022-42256.

4

How can CVE-2022-42256 be exploited?

CVE-2022-42256 can be exploited through an integer overflow in the index validation of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux's kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko).

5

Are Citrix Hypervisor, Linux Linux kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine, and VMware Vsphere affected by CVE-2022-42256?

No, Citrix Hypervisor, Linux Linux kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine, and VMware Vsphere are not affected by CVE-2022-42256.

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