What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28181?

CVE-2022-28181 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-28181?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-28181. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Gpu Display Driver CVE-2022-28181

CRITICAL

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2022-05-17 psirt@nvidia.com

RCE Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Information Disclosure Linux Memory Corruption Microsoft Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Virtual Gpu

9.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.9 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 17, 2022 - 20:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.9

DescriptionNVD

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where an unprivileged regular user on the network can cause an out-of-bounds write through a specially crafted shader, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. The scope of the impact may extend to other components.

AnalysisAI

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where an unprivileged regular user on the network can cause an out-of-bounds write through a. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where an unprivileged regular user on the network can cause an out-of-bounds write through a specially crafted shader, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. The scope of the impact may extend to other components. Affected products include: Nvidia Virtual Gpu, Nvidia Gpu Display Driver.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).