CVE-2020-5961
First published: Thu Mar 12 2020(Updated: )
NVIDIA vGPU graphics driver for guest OS contains a vulnerability in which an incorrect resource clean up on a failure path can impact the guest VM, leading to denial of service.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Virtual GPU Graphics Driver |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5961?
CVE-2020-5961 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5961?
To fix CVE-2020-5961, update to the latest version of the NVIDIA vGPU graphics driver.
What type of impact does CVE-2020-5961 have on the system?
CVE-2020-5961 can lead to denial of service for guest virtual machines.
Which versions of NVIDIA software are affected by CVE-2020-5961?
CVE-2020-5961 affects the NVIDIA Virtual GPU Graphics Driver for Linux.
Is CVE-2020-5961 a remote exploit?
CVE-2020-5961 requires local access to the affected guest VM to exploit.
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