Integer overflow in nVidia GeForce driver for Linux

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU77706

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25516

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow. A local user can trigger an integer overflow and gain access to sensitive information or crash the kernel.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GeForce driver for Linux: before 470.199.02

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:geforce_linux:*:*:*:*:*:linux_kernel:*:*

External links

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5468

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.