CVE-2022-42259: Integer Overflow
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where an integer overflow may lead to denial of service.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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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-legacy-390xxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 390.157-16 - 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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42259?
CVE-2022-42259 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux that can lead to denial of service due to an integer overflow in the kernel mode layer.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-42259?
CVE-2022-42259 affects NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux versions 390 and 470.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42259?
CVE-2022-42259 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2022-42259?
To fix CVE-2022-42259, users should update their NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux to a version that is not affected, such as the latest version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42259?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-42259 in the following references: [1](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00010.html), [2](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415), [3](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02)