CVE-2025-23242: Critical severity nvidia riva vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

NVIDIA Riva contains a vulnerability where a user could cause an improper access control issue. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, or information disclosure.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nvidia Riva
All of the following
Nvidia Riva<2.19.0
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23242?

CVE-2025-23242 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and data tampering.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-23242?

To address CVE-2025-23242, users should apply the latest security patches provided by NVIDIA for the Riva software.

3

What impact can CVE-2025-23242 have on my system?

CVE-2025-23242 may lead to escalation of privileges, denial of service, data tampering, or information disclosure if exploited.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-23242?

CVE-2025-23242 specifically affects NVIDIA Riva software.

5

Is there public information available about CVE-2025-23242?

Yes, information about CVE-2025-23242 is available through NVIDIA's support channels and various cybersecurity databases.

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