CVE-2023-42679

Summary

CVE-2023-42679 is a newly identified cybersecurity vulnerability affecting GPU drivers. It involves a missing bounds check, which could result in an out-of-bounds write. This issue poses a significant risk, allowing a local attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) with the required system execution privileges. The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to disrupting or crashing the affected system. This makes it crucial for organizations and individuals to promptly install the necessary patches and updates to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2023-42679.

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