How severe is CVE-2022-28187?

CVE-2022-28187 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28187 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28187?

CVE-2022-28187 affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28187?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-28187 published?

CVE-2022-28187 was published on 2022-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28187

CVE-2022-28187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Display Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-772.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver
Published: 2022-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys), where the memory management software does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, which may lead to denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28187?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys), where the memory management software does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, which may lead to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-28187?: CVE-2022-28187 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28187 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28187?: CVE-2022-28187 affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28187?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28187 published?: CVE-2022-28187 was published on 2022-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5353

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:-:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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