CVE-2020-5979: High severity nvidia vgpu software vulnerability

Published Oct 2, 2020
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Updated

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component in which a user is presented with a dialog box for input by a high-privilege process, which may lead to escalation of privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nvidia Virtual GPU Manager

Event History

Oct 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver vulnerability is CVE-2020-5979.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver all versions contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel.'

3

What is the description of this vulnerability?

The description of this vulnerability is that a user is presented with a dialog box for input by a high-privilege process, which may lead to escalation of privileges.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5979?

The severity of CVE-2020-5979 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver?

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver and follow the guidance provided by NVIDIA.

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