CVE-2020-5978

Name: CVE-2020-5978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-23T18:15:16.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.5.70, contains a vulnerability in its services in which a folder is created by nvcontainer.exe under normal user login with LOCAL_SYSTEM privileges which may lead to a denial of service or escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.5.70, contains a vulnerability in its services in which a folder is created by nvcontainer.exe under normal user login with LOCAL_SYSTEM privileges which may lead to a 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%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	< 3.20.5.70

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5076Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5076Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5978?

How severe is CVE-2020-5978?

CVE-2020-5978 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-2020-5978?

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