Packages
- nvidia-graphics-drivers-450-server - NVIDIA Server Driver
- nvidia-graphics-drivers-470 - NVIDIA binary X.Org driver
- nvidia-graphics-drivers-470-server - NVIDIA Server Driver
- nvidia-graphics-drivers-510 - NVIDIA binary X.Org driver
Details
It was discovered that the NVIDIA graphics drivers incorrectly handled
permissions in the kernel mode layer. A local attacker could use this issue
to write to protected memory and cause a denial of service.
It was discovered that the NVIDIA graphics drivers incorrectly handled
permissions in the kernel mode layer. A local attacker could use this issue
to write to protected memory and cause a denial of service.
Update instructions
After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
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