CVE-2025-23300
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux Kernel Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service
Description
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver, where a user could cause a null pointer dereference by allocating a specific memory resource. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 23, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 23, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9576f279-3576-44b5-a4af-b9a8644b2de6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update to the latest NVIDIA display driver.
- Install security patches for the kernel driver.
- Restart the system after updates.
- Monitor system stability.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-23300.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23300 | |
| https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5703 | |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-23300 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver, where a user could cause a null pointer dereference by allocating a specific memory resource. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added Reference https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23300 Added Reference https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5703 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-23300