How severe is CVE-2023-25516?

CVE-2023-25516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25516?

CVE-2023-25516 affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25516?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-25516 published?

CVE-2023-25516 was published on 2023-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25516

CVE-2023-25516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Display Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver
Published: 2023-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where an unprivileged user can cause an integer overflow, which may lead to information disclosure and denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25516?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where an unprivileged user can cause an integer overflow, which may lead to information disclosure and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-25516?: CVE-2023-25516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25516?: CVE-2023-25516 affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25516?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-25516 published?: CVE-2023-25516 was published on 2023-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5468

Affected products (1)

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

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