CVE-2020-5982

Name: CVE-2020-5982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-02T19:15:14.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5982 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) scheduler, in which the software does not properly limit the number or frequency of interactions that it has with an actor, such as the number of incoming requests, which may lead to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% 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) scheduler, in which the software does not properly limit the number or frequency of interactions that it has with an actor, such as the number of incoming requests, which may lead to denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu Manager	All versions

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5075Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5075Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5982?

How severe is CVE-2020-5982?

CVE-2020-5982 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5982?

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