What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28189?

CVE-2022-28189 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-28189?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-28189. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Gpu Display Driver CVE-2022-28189

MEDIUM

NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

2022-05-17 psirt@nvidia.com

Denial Of Service Nvidia Microsoft Null Pointer Dereference Gpu Display Driver

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: nvidia

Severity by source

Vendor (nvidia) PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from Vendor (nvidia) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: nvidia

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 17, 2022 - 20:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a NULL pointer dereference may lead to a system crash.

AnalysisAI

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a NULL pointer dereference may lead to a system crash. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476), which allows attackers to crash the application by dereferencing a null pointer. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a NULL pointer dereference may lead to a system crash. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Check pointers before dereferencing. Use static analysis tools to detect null pointer paths.