CVE-2019-5675 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the product does not properly synchronize shared data, such as static variables across threads, which can lead to undefined behavior and unpredictable data changes, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, or information disclosure.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-662

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4797Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4797Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-5675?

CVE-2019-5675 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the product does not properly syn...

How severe is CVE-2019-5675?

CVE-2019-5675 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5675?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Driver.