CVE-2020-5980: High severity nvidia vgpu software vulnerability
Published Oct 2, 2020
·Updated
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in multiple components in which a securely loaded system DLL will load its dependencies in an insecure fashion, which may lead to code execution or denial of service.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-5980?
CVE-2020-5980 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver that allows for code execution or denial of service.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-5980?
CVE-2020-5980 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
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How does CVE-2020-5980 affect NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager?
CVE-2020-5980 affects NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager in all versions.
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What is the impact of CVE-2020-5980?
CVE-2020-5980 can lead to code execution or denial of service.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-5980?
To fix CVE-2020-5980, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.