CVE-2025-23277
HighNVIDIA 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.
CVSS 3.1 score
7.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-284CVE-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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 →