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, < 392.61 |
| Nvidia | Quadro | - |
| Nvidia | Geforce Firmware | >= 450, < 451.48 |
| Nvidia | Geforce | - |
| Nvidia | Tesla Firmware | >= 418, < 426.78 |
| Nvidia | Tesla | - |
| Nvidia | Nvs Firmware | >= 390, < 392.61 |
| Nvidia | Nvs | - |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5962?
CVE-2020-5962 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-2020-5962?
CVE-2020-5962 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-2020-5962?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Quadro Firmware, Nvidia Quadro, Nvidia Geforce Firmware, Nvidia Geforce, Nvidia Tesla Firmware.