CVE-2020-5957

Name: CVE-2020-5957
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-05T20:15:11.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5957 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 NVIDIA Control Panel component in which an attacker with local system access can corrupt a system file, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component in which an attacker with local system access can corrupt a system file, 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

0.32%

23.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Quadro Firmware	>= 390, < 392.59
Nvidia	Quadro Firmware	>= 418, < 426.50
Nvidia	Quadro Firmware	>= 430, < 432.28
Nvidia	Quadro Firmware	>= 440, < 442.50
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	>= 440, < 442.50
Nvidia	Tesla Firmware	>= 440, < 440.33.01

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4996Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4996Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5957?

How severe is CVE-2020-5957?

CVE-2020-5957 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5957?

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