CVE-2019-5695

Name: CVE-2019-5695
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-12T21:15:12.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5695 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GeForce Experience (prior to 3.20.1) and Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the local service provider component in which an attacker with local system and privileged access can incorrectly load Windows system DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), which may lead to denial of service or information disclosure through code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience (prior to 3.20.1) and Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the local service provider component in which an attacker with local system and privileged access can incorrectly load Windows system DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), which may lead to denial of service or information disclosure through code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	< 3.20.1
Nvidia	Gpu Driver	All versions

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4860Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://safebreach.com/Post/NVIDIA-GPU-Display-Drivers-for-Windows-and-GFE-Software-DLL-Preloading-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-5694-CVE-2019-5695Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4860Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://safebreach.com/Post/NVIDIA-GPU-Display-Drivers-for-Windows-and-GFE-Software-DLL-Preloading-and-Potential-Abuses-CVE-2019-5694-CVE-2019-5695Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5695?

How severe is CVE-2019-5695?

CVE-2019-5695 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5695?

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