CVE-2019-5665: High severity nvidia gpu kernel driver vulnerability
Published Feb 27, 2019
·Updated
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver contains a vulnerability in the 3D vision component in which the stereo service software, when opening a file, does not check for hard links. This behavior may lead to code execution, denial of service or escalation of privileges.
Affected Software
4 affected components
All of the following
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for the NVIDIA GPU Display driver vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for the NVIDIA GPU Display driver vulnerability is CVE-2019-5665.
2
What is the severity rating of CVE-2019-5665?
The severity rating of CVE-2019-5665 is 7.8 (high).
3
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-5665?
The affected software for CVE-2019-5665 is the NVIDIA GPU Display driver.
4
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2019-5665?
The potential consequences of CVE-2019-5665 include code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.
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Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2019-5665?
Yes, fixes or patches for CVE-2019-5665 should be available from NVIDIA. Please refer to their official support channels for more information.