CVE-2023-0198: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 1, 2023
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Updated

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer can lead to denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Affected Software

7 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
redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine
VMware vSphere

Event History

Apr 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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-2023-0198.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0198?

The severity of CVE-2023-0198 is high (7.8).

3

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is Nvidia Virtual Gpu (versions 11.12 to 15.2).

4

What are the potential impacts of this vulnerability?

The potential impacts of this vulnerability include denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [NVIDIA Customer Help](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5452) and [Gentoo Linux Security Advisory](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02).

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