CVE-2022-42260
First published: Fri Dec 30 2022(Updated: )
NVIDIA vGPU Display Driver for Linux guest contains a vulnerability in a D-Bus configuration file, where an unauthorized user in the guest VM can impact protected D-Bus endpoints, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gpu Display Driver | >=470<470.161.03 | |
| Nvidia Gpu Display Driver | >=510<510.108.03 | |
| Nvidia Geforce | ||
| Nvidia Nvs | ||
| Nvidia Quadro | ||
| Nvidia Rtx | ||
| Nvidia Gpu Display Driver | >=450<450.216.04 | |
| Nvidia Tesla | ||
| Nvidia Cloud Gaming | <525.60.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42260?
CVE-2022-42260 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA vGPU Display Driver for Linux guest, where an unauthorized user in the guest VM can impact protected D-Bus endpoints, leading to various potential consequences.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42260?
The severity of CVE-2022-42260 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2022-42260 affect NVIDIA Virtual GPU?
NVIDIA Virtual GPU versions up to and including 11.11 are affected by CVE-2022-42260.
How can CVE-2022-42260 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2022-42260, users should update their NVIDIA vGPU Display Driver for Linux guest to a non-vulnerable version.
Are Citrix Hypervisor and Linux kernel vulnerable to CVE-2022-42260?
No, Citrix Hypervisor and Linux kernel are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-42260.
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