CVE-2022-42266
A local attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in Nvidia Driver to execute arbitrary code, bypass security measures, trigger a denial-of-service condition, escalate privileges, and manipulate data.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Multiple vulnerabilities in Nvidia Driver allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code, bypass security measures, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, and manipulate data.
- Who is affected
- Systems with local user access to affected Nvidia Driver versions.
- Urgency
- High severity with local attack vector; immediate patching recommended.
- Action
- Apply the latest Nvidia Driver security update.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.18% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 7% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (1)
- high[UPDATE] [high] Nvidia Driver: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-08-24
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