Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-42255
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko), where an out-of-bounds array access may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of serviceInformation leak
Products affected by CVE-2022-42255
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-42255
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 13 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-42255
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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NIST | |
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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
|
NVIDIA Corporation |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-42255
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The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: psirt@nvidia.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-42255
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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
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