CVE-2019-5679

Name: CVE-2019-5679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-06T20:15:12.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5679 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NVIDIA Shield TV Experience prior to v8.0, NVIDIA Tegra bootloader contains a vulnerability in nvtboot where the Trusted OS image is improperly authenticated, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure, code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Shield TV Experience prior to v8.0, NVIDIA Tegra bootloader contains a vulnerability in nvtboot where the Trusted OS image is improperly authenticated, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure, code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Shield Experience	< 8.0

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4804Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4804Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5679?

How severe is CVE-2019-5679?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5679 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5679?

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