How severe is CVE-2022-34675?

CVE-2022-34675 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-2022-34675 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34675?

CVE-2022-34675 primarily affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34675?

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

When was CVE-2022-34675 published?

CVE-2022-34675 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34675

CVE-2022-34675 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver
Published: 2022-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager, where it does not check the return value from a null-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34675?: NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager, where it does not check the return value from a null-pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-34675?: CVE-2022-34675 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-2022-34675 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34675?: CVE-2022-34675 primarily affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34675?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34675 published?: CVE-2022-34675 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:cloud_gaming:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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