CVE-2020-5968: Buffer Overflow
NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager contains a vulnerability in the vGPU plugin, in which the software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts operations within the boundaries of a resource that is accessed by using an index or pointer, such as memory or files, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, or information disclosure. This affects vGPU version 8.x (prior to 8.4), version 9.x (prior to 9.4) and version 10.x (prior to 10.3).
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What is CVE-2020-5968?
CVE-2020-5968 is a vulnerability found in NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager where operations within the boundaries of a resource may be incorrectly restricted, leading to code execution or denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5968?
CVE-2020-5968 has a severity value of 7.8, which is classified as high.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-5968?
NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager versions between 8.0 and 8.3, 9.0 and 9.3, and 10.0 and 10.2 are affected by CVE-2020-5968.
How can CVE-2020-5968 be exploited?
CVE-2020-5968 can be exploited by misusing the vGPU plugin in NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager to access resources beyond their intended boundaries.
How can I fix CVE-2020-5968?
To fix CVE-2020-5968, it is recommended to update to a version of NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager that is not affected by the vulnerability.