NVIDIA sent out a security bulletin today to reveal a fresh security flaw found in their Linux GPU drivers. So it’s time to get updating again to be safe.
  • AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.worldEnglish
    211·
    1 day ago

    Honestly, I’d rather they disclose problems and fix them than just ignore them like so many others do. It’s the responsible thing to do.
    Software is complicated and mistakes happen regularly.

    • tatann@lemm.eeEnglish
      4·
      1 day ago

      Even on Windows I’m scared to update them

      Last time I did (a year ago) I had a performance drop and had to rollback

        • alphabethunter@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          6 hours ago

          I only remember the 3090 frying itself when playing New World, but, allegedly, that was only some units with faulty soldering.

  • CubitOom@infosec.pubEnglish
    20·
    2 days ago

    NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability which could allow an unprivileged attacker to escalate permissions. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.