CVE-2020-5966
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CVE-2020-5966 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 a NULL pointer is dereferenced, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% 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 a NULL pointer is dereferenced, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 390, < 392.61 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 418, < 426.78 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 440, < 443.18 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 450, < 451.48 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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