Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the user mode video driver trace logger component. When an attacker has access to the system and creates a hard link, the software does not check for hard link attacks. This behavior may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4841Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-28096Third Party Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4841Vendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-28096Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5683?
CVE-2019-5683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the user mode video driver trace logger component. When an attacker has access to the system and creates a hard link, the s...
How severe is CVE-2019-5683?
CVE-2019-5683 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-2019-5683?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Driver, Microsoft Windows.