CVE-2023-0188: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 1, 2023
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Updated

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler, where an unprivileged user can cause improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to denial of service.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Nvidia Virtual GPU<11.12
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=13.0<13.7
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=15.0<15.2
Citrix Hypervisor
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine
VMware vSphere

Event History

Apr 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver vulnerability is CVE-2023-0188.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0188?

The severity of CVE-2023-0188 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

3

How does this vulnerability affect NVIDIA Virtual GPU software?

This vulnerability affects versions of NVIDIA Virtual GPU software up to and including 11.12, 13.0 to 13.7, and 15.0 to 15.2, causing a denial of service.

4

Are Citrix Hypervisor, Linux kernel, Microsoft Windows, Redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine, and VMware Vsphere affected by this vulnerability?

No, Citrix Hypervisor, Linux kernel, Microsoft Windows, Redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine, and VMware Vsphere are not affected by this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following references: [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5452](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5452) and [https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02).

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