CVE-2019-5671: Medium severity nvidia gpu kernel driver vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2019
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Updated

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which the software does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, which may lead to denial of service.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-5671?

CVE-2019-5671 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver that may lead to denial of service.

2

How does the vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver occur?

The vulnerability occurs in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a resource is not released after its effective lifetime has ended.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5671?

The severity of CVE-2019-5671 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2019-5671?

The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver is affected, specifically the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver?

It is recommended to update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver to address the vulnerability.

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