Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, R390 driver version, contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Control Panel in which it incorrectly loads Windows system DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), which may lead to denial of service or information disclosure through code execution. The attacker requires local system access.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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/4907PatchVendor Advisory
- https://safebreach.com/Post/NVIDIA-GPU-Display-Drivers-for-Windows-and-GFE-SoftwExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907PatchVendor Advisory
- https://safebreach.com/Post/NVIDIA-GPU-Display-Drivers-for-Windows-and-GFE-SoftwExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5694?
CVE-2019-5694 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, R390 driver version, contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Control Panel in which it incorrectly loads Windows system DLLs without validating the path or signature (als...
How severe is CVE-2019-5694?
CVE-2019-5694 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5694?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Driver, Microsoft Windows.