CVE-2025-23277

High

NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux and Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode driver, where an attacker could access memory outside bounds permitted under normal use cases. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, data tampering, or information disclosure.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2025-08-02
Last modified 2026-04-15
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.3

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-284

CVE-2025-23277 is a Improper Access Control vulnerability

What is Improper Access Control?

The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorised actor. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2025-23277 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2025-23277?

    CVE-2025-23277 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Access Control flaw (CWE-284) . CVE-2025-23277 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-23277?

    CVE-2025-23277 has a CVSS score of 7.3 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-23277?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2025-23277. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2025-23277 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2025-23277 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Improper Access Control (CWE-284)?

    The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorised actor. View CWE-284 on MITRE CWE →