CVE-2022-31606

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory custhelp.com
Affected: NVIDIA NVIDIA Cloud Gaming (guest driver)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5383 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31606?
CVE-2022-31606 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31606?
To fix CVE-2022-31606, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-31606 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31606 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-31606?
CVE-2022-31606 affects NVIDIA NVIDIA Cloud Gaming (guest driver).
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