CVE-2020-5982
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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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
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- Status
- Modified
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