CVE-2019-5690

Name: CVE-2019-5690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-09T02:15:11.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5690 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which the size of an input buffer is not validated, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which the size of an input buffer is not validated, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	All versions

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5690?

How severe is CVE-2019-5690?

CVE-2019-5690 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5690?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-5690?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST