CVE-2023-31018: CVE
First published: Thu Nov 02 2023(Updated: )
NVIDIA GPU Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where an unprivileged regular user can cause a NULL-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Virtual GPU Graphics Driver | <13.9 | |
| Nvidia Virtual GPU Graphics Driver | >=14.0<15.4 | |
| Nvidia Virtual GPU Graphics Driver | >=16.0<16.2 | |
| Microsoft Azure Stack HCI 22H2 | ||
| Ubuntu | ||
| Citrix Hypervisor | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | ||
| VMware vSphere |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-31018?
CVE-2023-31018 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Driver for Windows and Linux that allows an unprivileged regular user to cause a NULL-pointer dereference, leading to a denial of service.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-31018?
The affected software includes NVIDIA Virtual GPU versions up to 13.9, versions between 14.0 and 15.4, and versions between 16.0 and 16.2.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-31018?
CVE-2023-31018 has a severity level of medium (6.5).
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
An unprivileged regular user can exploit this vulnerability by causing a NULL-pointer dereference.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-31018?
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update to the latest version of the NVIDIA GPU Driver for Windows and Linux.
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