CVE-2019-5700

Name: CVE-2019-5700
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-09T22:15:11.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5700 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Shield TV Experience prior to v8.0.1, NVIDIA Tegra software contains a vulnerability in the bootloader, where it does not validate the fields of the boot image, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Shield TV Experience prior to v8.0.1, NVIDIA Tegra software contains a vulnerability in the bootloader, where it does not validate the fields of the boot image, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.

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

0.67%

47.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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-2019-5700?

How severe is CVE-2019-5700?

CVE-2019-5700 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5700?

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-2019-5700?

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

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST