CVE-2019-5686 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which the software uses an API function or data structure in a way that relies on properties that are not always guaranteed to be valid, which may lead to denial of service.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	All versions
Microsoft	Windows	-

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-2019-5686?

CVE-2019-5686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which the software uses an API function or data structure...

How severe is CVE-2019-5686?

CVE-2019-5686 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5686?

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