VDB-217080 · CVE-2022-34678 · EUVD-2022-37628

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows/Linux Kernel Mode Layer null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows/Linux. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Kernel Mode Layer. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-34678. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows/Linux (Hardware Driver Software) (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part of the component Kernel Mode Layer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where an unprivileged user can cause a null-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.

The weakness was published 12/31/2022. The advisory is shared for download at nvidia.custhelp.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-34678 since 06/27/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-37628). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Hardware Driver Software

Vendor

NVIDIA

Name

GPU Display Driver

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.nvidia.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (NVIDIA Corporation): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/27/2022 🔍
12/31/2022 +187 days 🔍
12/31/2022 +0 days 🔍
06/13/2026 +1260 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nvidia.com

Advisory: nvidia.custhelp.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-34678 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-34678
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-217080
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 12/31/2022 09:24
Updated: 06/13/2026 08:41
Changes: 12/31/2022 09:24 (49), 04/10/2025 22:11 (27), 06/13/2026 08:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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