CVE-2019-5676

Name: CVE-2019-5676
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-10T21:29:00.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5676 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions) contains a vulnerability in which it incorrectly loads Windows system DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), leading to escalation of privileges through code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions) contains a vulnerability in which it incorrectly loads Windows system DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), leading to escalation of privileges through code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

39.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 410, < 412.36
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 418, < 425.51
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 430, < 430.64
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	< 3.19

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4797Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4806Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4841Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-27815Third Party Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4797Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4806Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4841Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-27815Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5676?

How severe is CVE-2019-5676?

CVE-2019-5676 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5676?

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