CVE-2019-5699

Name: CVE-2019-5699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-09T22:15:10.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5699 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Shield TV Experience prior to v8.0.1, NVIDIA Tegra bootloader contains a vulnerability where the software performs an incorrect bounds check, which may lead to buffer overflow resulting in escalation of privileges and code execution. escalation of privileges, and information disclosure, code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Shield TV Experience prior to v8.0.1, NVIDIA Tegra bootloader contains a vulnerability where the software performs an incorrect bounds check, which may lead to buffer overflow resulting in escalation of privileges and code execution. escalation of privileges, and information disclosure, code execution, 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

0.48%

38.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Shield Experience	< 8.0.1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5699?

How severe is CVE-2019-5699?

CVE-2019-5699 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5699?

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Source: NVD / NIST