CVE-2013-5987: High severity nvidia gpu kernel driver vulnerability
Published Jan 21, 2014
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in NVIDIA graphics driver Release 331, 325, 319, 310, and 304 allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions for the GPU and gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver=304.00
Nvidia GPU driver=304.00
Nvidia GPU driver=310.00
Nvidia GPU driver=319.00
Nvidia GPU driver=319.00
Nvidia GPU driver=325.00
Nvidia GPU driver=331.00
Nvidia GPU driver=331.00
Apple iOS and macOS=10.9.1
Event History
Jan 21, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5987?
CVE-2013-5987 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-5987?
To fix CVE-2013-5987, you should update your NVIDIA graphics driver to the latest version available.
3
Which NVIDIA driver versions are affected by CVE-2013-5987?
CVE-2013-5987 affects NVIDIA graphics driver versions 304, 310, 319, 325, and 331.
4
Can CVE-2013-5987 affect macOS?
Yes, CVE-2013-5987 can affect macOS systems running specific versions of the NVIDIA GPU driver.
5
What are the possible consequences of CVE-2013-5987 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2013-5987 can allow local users to bypass access restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.