Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel
CVE-2023-0189
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
EPSS: 0.003 (18.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Nvidia Vgpu Software (Guest Driver - Linux), Cloud Gaming Linux) — versions All versions prior to and including 15.1, 13.6, 11.11, and all versions prior to and including February 2023 release
- Nvidia Virtual_gpu
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@nvidia.com (Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@nvidia.com (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0189?
- CVE-2023-0189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Untrusted Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-04-01.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0189?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-0189 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.