Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a local user with basic capabilities can cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to denial of service, or information disclosure.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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-2022-31616?
CVE-2022-31616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a local user with basic capabilities can cause an out-of-bounds ...
How severe is CVE-2022-31616?
CVE-2022-31616 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31616?
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.