Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component in which an attacker with local system access can corrupt a system file, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Quadro Firmware | >= 390, < 392.59 |
| Nvidia | Quadro | - |
| Nvidia | Geforce Experience | >= 440, < 442.50 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Nvidia | Tesla Firmware | >= 440, < 440.33.01 |
| Nvidia | Tesla | - |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4996Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4996Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5957?
CVE-2020-5957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component in which an attacker with local system access can corrupt a system file, which may lead ...
How severe is CVE-2020-5957?
CVE-2020-5957 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-2020-5957?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Quadro Firmware, Nvidia Quadro, Nvidia Geforce Experience, Microsoft Windows, Nvidia Tesla Firmware.