How severe is CVE-2023-0198?

CVE-2023-0198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0198?

CVE-2023-0198 affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0198?

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

When was CVE-2023-0198 published?

CVE-2023-0198 was published on 2023-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0198

CVE-2023-0198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Virtual Gpu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Nvidia Virtual Gpu
Published: 2023-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer can lead to denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0198?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer can lead to denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2023-0198?: CVE-2023-0198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0198?: CVE-2023-0198 affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0198 published?: CVE-2023-0198 was published on 2023-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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