CVE-2024-0150
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU display drivers for Windows and Linux. Attackers could exploit this to cause denial of service, information disclosure, or potentially execute arbitrary code. All systems using affected NVIDIA GPU drivers are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- NVIDIA GPU Display Driver
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise through arbitrary code execution leading to complete data loss, persistent backdoors, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
System crashes, blue screens, or application instability causing denial of service and potential data corruption.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper segmentation and privilege restrictions, potentially only affecting GPU driver functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access and ability to execute code. Buffer manipulation techniques needed to trigger the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check NVIDIA advisory for specific patched driver versions
Vendor Advisory: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5614
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit NVIDIA driver download page. 2. Download latest driver for your GPU and OS. 3. Run installer with administrative privileges. 4. Complete installation and restart system.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local code execution
allLimit user privileges and application execution to reduce attack surface
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment affected systems from critical infrastructure
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for suspicious GPU driver activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check NVIDIA driver version in device manager (Windows) or via 'nvidia-smi' command (Linux) and compare with affected versions in advisoryCheck Version:
Windows: dxdiag or device manager; Linux: nvidia-smi --query-gpu=driver_version --format=csvVerify Fix Applied:
Verify driver version matches or exceeds patched version listed in NVIDIA advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- GPU driver crashes
- System instability events
- Unexpected driver reloads
Network Indicators:
- None - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
EventID 1000 or 1001 in Windows Event Logs with NVIDIA driver module names