CVE-2019-5683

Name: CVE-2019-5683
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-06T20:15:12.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5683 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the user mode video driver trace logger component. When an attacker has access to the system and creates a hard link, the software does not check for hard link attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the user mode video driver trace logger component. When an attacker has access to the system and creates a hard link, the software does not check for hard link attacks. This behavior may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	All versions

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4841Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-28096Third Party Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4841Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-28096Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5683?

How severe is CVE-2019-5683?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5683 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5683?

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