CVE-2019-5677: Medium severity nvidia gpu driver vulnerability
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DeviceIoControl where the software reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer, which may lead to denial of service.
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What is CVE-2019-5677?
CVE-2019-5677 is a vulnerability found in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions).
How does CVE-2019-5677 affect the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software?
CVE-2019-5677 affects the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DeviceIoControl in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software, allowing unauthorized memory access.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5677?
CVE-2019-5677 has a severity rating of medium with a severity value of 5.5.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-5677?
CVE-2019-5677 affects the Nvidia GPU driver software for Windows (all versions).
How can I fix CVE-2019-5677?
To fix CVE-2019-5677, it is recommended to install the latest updates for the Nvidia GPU driver software.