CVE-2025-23282: Double Free

Published Oct 10, 2025
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Updated

NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker might be able to use a race condition to escalate privileges. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nvidia Display Driver for Linux

Event History

Oct 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23282?

CVE-2025-23282 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-23282?

To fix CVE-2025-23282, update your NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-23282?

The impacts of CVE-2025-23282 include code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-23282?

CVE-2025-23282 affects users of the NVIDIA Display Driver specifically on Linux operating systems.

5

How can CVE-2025-23282 be exploited?

CVE-2025-23282 can be exploited through a race condition that an attacker might leverage to gain higher privileges on the system.

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