CVE-2019-5687
First published: Tue Aug 06 2019(Updated: )
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which an incorrect use of default permissions for an object exposes it to an unintended actor
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Gpu Driver | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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-2019-5687.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) vulnerability in kernel mode layer.'
What is the affected software?
The affected software is NVIDIA GPU Display Driver (all versions) and Microsoft Windows OS.
What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?
The severity rating of this vulnerability is high, with a CVSS score of 7.1.
How can this vulnerability be fixed?
To fix this vulnerability, users should update their NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.
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