CVE-2020-5982 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) scheduler, in which the software does not properly limit the number or frequency of interactions that it has with an actor, such as the number of incoming requests, which may lead to denial of service.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu Manager	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-770

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5075Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5075Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5982?

CVE-2020-5982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) scheduler, in which the software does not properly limit the number or frequency of in...

How severe is CVE-2020-5982?

CVE-2020-5982 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5982?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Virtual Gpu Manager.