CVE-2022-42265: Integer Overflow
Published Dec 30, 2022
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where an integer overflow may lead to information disclosure or data tampering.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=515<515.86.01
Nvidia Geforce
Nvidia Nvs
Nvidia Quadro
Nvidia Rtx
Nvidia Tesla
Event History
Dec 30, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability is CVE-2022-42265.
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What is the severity of CVE-2022-42265?
The severity of CVE-2022-42265 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.
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What is the affected software?
The affected software is NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux.
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What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability may lead to information disclosure or data tampering.
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How can I fix CVE-2022-42265?
To fix CVE-2022-42265, it is recommended to update to a version higher than 515.86.01 of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux.