Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver R378 contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler where improper access control may lead to denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | GPU Display Driver | Only affects R378 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | nvidia-graphics-drivers | 375.39-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | nvidia-graphics-drivers | 375.39-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | nvidia-graphics-drivers | 375.39-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | nvidia-graphics-drivers-304 | 304.135-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | nvidia-graphics-drivers-340 | 340.102-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | nvidia-graphics-drivers-304 | 304.135-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | nvidia-graphics-drivers-340 | 340.102-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | — |