CVE-2023-0197: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 1, 2023
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Updated

NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager, where a malicious user in a guest VM can cause a NULL-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Apr 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA vGPU vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA vGPU vulnerability is CVE-2023-0197.

2

What is the description of the NVIDIA vGPU vulnerability?

The NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager, where a malicious user in a guest VM can cause a NULL-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.

3

What software is affected by this NVIDIA vGPU vulnerability?

The affected software includes NVIDIA Virtual GPU versions 11.12, 13.0-13.7, and 15.0-15.2.

4

What is the severity rating of the NVIDIA vGPU vulnerability?

The severity rating of the NVIDIA vGPU vulnerability is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

5

How can I fix the NVIDIA vGPU vulnerability?

To fix the NVIDIA vGPU vulnerability, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Virtual GPU software.

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