Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a failure to properly validate data might allow an attacker with basic user capabilities to cause an out-of-bounds access in kernel mode, which could lead to denial of service, information disclosure, escalation of privileges, or data tampering.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 471.11, < 473.81 |
| Nvidia | Geforce | - |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 11.0, < 11.8 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Nvidia | Cloud Gaming Guest | < 516.94 |
| Nvidia | Studio | - |
| Nvidia | Tesla | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5383PatchVendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5383PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-31606?
CVE-2022-31606 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a failure to properly validate data might allow an attacker with...
How severe is CVE-2022-31606?
CVE-2022-31606 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31606?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver, Nvidia Geforce, Nvidia Virtual Gpu, Microsoft Windows, Nvidia Cloud Gaming Guest.