NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows/Linux Kernel Mode Layer nvlddmkm.sys DxgkDdiEscape access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows/Linux. Affected by this vulnerability is the function DxgkDdiEscape in the library nvlddmkm.sys of the component Kernel Mode Layer. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-28184. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows/Linux (Hardware Driver Software) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function DxgkDdiEscape in the library nvlddmkm.sys of the component Kernel Mode Layer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 05/18/2022. The advisory is shared for download at nvidia.custhelp.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-28184 since 03/30/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-32638). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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CNA Base Score: 7.1
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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/30/2022 🔍
05/18/2022 +49 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nvidia.com

Advisory: nvidia.custhelp.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-28184 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-28184
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-200200
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/18/2022 10:49
Updated: 05/16/2026 15:15
Changes: 05/18/2022 10:49 (51), 05/25/2022 09:40 (1), 05/28/2022 15:58 (7), 05/16/2026 15:15 (15)
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