What is CVE-2019-5691?

CVE-2019-5691 is a vulnerability found in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver that allows for denial of service or escalation of privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5691?

The severity of CVE-2019-5691 is high with a score of 7.8.

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-5691?

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) is affected by CVE-2019-5691.

How can CVE-2019-5691 be exploited?

CVE-2019-5691 can be exploited by dereferencing a NULL pointer in the kernel mode layer of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2019-5691?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2019-5691.

How can I fix CVE-2019-5691?

To fix CVE-2019-5691, update the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver to the latest version available.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5691?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-5691 at the following link: [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-5691

high

7.8

CWE

476

9/11/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5691: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Sat Nov 09 2019(Updated: )

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which a NULL pointer is dereferenced, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.

Credit: psirt@nvidia.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nvidia Gpu Driver
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907

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Reference Links

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5691?
CVE-2019-5691 is a vulnerability found in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver that allows for denial of service or escalation of privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5691?
The severity of CVE-2019-5691 is high with a score of 7.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-5691?
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) is affected by CVE-2019-5691.
How can CVE-2019-5691 be exploited?
CVE-2019-5691 can be exploited by dereferencing a NULL pointer in the kernel mode layer of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2019-5691?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2019-5691.
How can I fix CVE-2019-5691?
To fix CVE-2019-5691, update the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver to the latest version available.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5691?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-5691 at the following link: [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4907)

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