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CVE-2006-5379

UnknownEPSS 26.05%

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CVE-2006-5379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The accelerated rendering functionality of NVIDIA Binary Graphics Driver (binary blob driver) For Linux v8774 and v8762, and probably on other operating systems, allows local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large width value in a font glyph, which can be used to overwrite arbitrary memory locations.. EPSS estimates a 26.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The accelerated rendering functionality of NVIDIA Binary Graphics Driver (binary blob driver) For Linux v8774 and v8762, and probably on other operating systems, allows local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large width value in a font glyph, which can be used to overwrite arbitrary memory locations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
26.05%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaBinary Graphics Driverv8762
NvidiaBinary Graphics Driverv8774

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5379?
The accelerated rendering functionality of NVIDIA Binary Graphics Driver (binary blob driver) For Linux v8774 and v8762, and probably on other operating systems, allows local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large width value in a font glyph, which can be used to overwrite arbitrary memory locations.
How severe is CVE-2006-5379?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5379?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST