CVE-2020-5962: High severity nvidia quadro firmware vulnerability
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component, in which an attacker with local system access can corrupt a system file, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.
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What is CVE-2020-5962?
CVE-2020-5962 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver that can lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5962?
All versions of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, including Nvidia Quadro Firmware versions between 390 and 392.61, Nvidia Quadro Firmware versions between 418 and 426.78, Nvidia Quadro Firmware versions between 440 and 443.18, and Nvidia Quadro Firmware versions between 450 and 451.48 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5962?
CVE-2020-5962 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5962?
An attacker with local system access can exploit CVE-2020-5962 by corrupting a system file.
Is Nvidia Quadro or Nvidia GeForce affected by CVE-2020-5962?
No, Nvidia Quadro and Nvidia GeForce are not affected by CVE-2020-5962.