Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-42256
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where an integer overflow in index validation may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of serviceInformation leak
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-42256
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 7 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-42256
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
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nvd@nist.gov |
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5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
1.8
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3.4
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psirt@nvidia.com |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-42256
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The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- psirt@nvidia.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-42256
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02
NVIDIA Drivers: Multiple Vulnerabilities (GLSA 202310-02) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415
Security Bulletin: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver - November 2022 | NVIDIAVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2022-42256
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:virtual_gpu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:virtual_gpu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:virtual_gpu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:cloud_gaming:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:cloud_gaming:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*