CVE-2019-5683: High severity nvidia gpu kernel driver vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2019
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Updated

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the user mode video driver trace logger component. When an attacker has access to the system and creates a hard link, the software does not check for hard link attacks. This behavior may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nvidia GPU driver
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver vulnerability is CVE-2019-5683.

2

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions).

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5683?

The severity of CVE-2019-5683 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

4

How does the vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver affect the system?

The vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver allows an attacker with system access to create a hard link, which may lead to code execution or denial of service.

5

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

To fix the vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the driver provided by NVIDIA.

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