How severe is CVE-2022-34681?

CVE-2022-34681 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-2022-34681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34681?

CVE-2022-34681 primarily affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34681?

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

When was CVE-2022-34681 published?

CVE-2022-34681 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34681

CVE-2022-34681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Virtual Gpu 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nvidia Virtual Gpu
Published: 2022-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler, where improper input validation of a display-related data structure may lead to denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34681?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler, where improper input validation of a display-related data structure may lead to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-34681?: CVE-2022-34681 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-2022-34681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34681?: CVE-2022-34681 primarily affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34681 published?: CVE-2022-34681 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:virtual_gpu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:cloud_gaming:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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