NVIDIA Graphics Driver prior 353.82/304.128/340.93/352.41 IOCTL Call nv4_mini.sys memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in NVIDIA Graphics Driver. This impacts an unknown function of the file nvlddmkm.sys/nv4_mini.sys of the component IOCTL Call Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2015-5950. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NVIDIA Graphics Driver (Hardware Driver Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the file nvlddmkm.sys/nv4_mini.sys of the component IOCTL Call Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 09/26/2015 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at h20564.www2.hpe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-5950 since 08/06/2015. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86189 (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS / 14.04 LTS / 15.04 : nvidia-graphics-drivers-304, nvidia-graphics-drivers-304-updates, nvidia-graphics-drivers-340, nvidia-graphics-drivers-340-updates, nvidia-graphics-drivers-346, nvidia-graphics-drivers-346-updates, jockey vulnerabili), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196248 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Nvidia-graphics-drivers-304, Nvidia-graphics-drivers-304-updates, (USN-2747-1)).

Upgrading to version 353.82, 304.128, 340.93 or 352.41 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86189), SecurityFocus (BID 76854†), SecurityTracker (ID 1033662†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53305†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 86189
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS / 14.04 LTS / 15.04 : nvidia-graphics-drivers-304, nvidia-graphics-drivers-304-updates, nvidia-graphics-drivers-340, nvidia-graphics-drivers-340-updates, nvidia-graphics-drivers-346, nvidia-graphics-drivers-346-updates, jockey vulnerabili
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OpenVAS ID: 841810
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for nvidia-graphics-drivers-304 USN-2747-1
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Graphics Driver 353.82/304.128/340.93/352.41

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08/06/2015 🔍
09/25/2015 +50 days 🔍
09/26/2015 +1 days 🔍
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09/28/2015 +2 days 🔍
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10/08/2015 +9 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nvidia.com

Advisory: USN-2747-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-5950 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5950
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78087
SecurityFocus: 76854 - Multiple HP Products CVE-2015-5950 Local Privilege Escalation and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1033662
Vulnerability Center: 53305 - NVIDIA display driver Local Code Execution via a Crafted ioctl Call, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2015 10:02
Updated: 11/18/2024 16:07
Changes: 09/28/2015 10:02 (58), 03/02/2018 10:13 (14), 06/19/2022 09:55 (3), 06/19/2022 09:56 (1), 11/18/2024 16:07 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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