CVE-2020-5974: High severity nvidia cv-cuda jetpack vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2020
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Updated

NVIDIA JetPack SDK, version 4.2 and 4.3, contains a vulnerability in its installation scripts in which permissions are incorrectly set on certain directories, which can lead to escalation of privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nvidia Jetpack Software Development Kit=4.2
Nvidia Jetpack Software Development Kit=4.3

Event History

Jul 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA JetPack SDK vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA JetPack SDK vulnerability is CVE-2020-5974.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-5974?

The severity level of CVE-2020-5974 is high.

3

What is affected by CVE-2020-5974?

NVIDIA JetPack SDK version 4.2 and 4.3 are affected by CVE-2020-5974.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2020-5974?

CVE-2020-5974 can lead to escalation of privileges.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-5974?

To fix CVE-2020-5974, update NVIDIA JetPack SDK to a version that resolves the vulnerability.

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