CVE-2020-5981: High severity nvidia vgpu software vulnerability
Published Oct 2, 2020
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NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the DirectX11 user mode driver (nvwgf2um/x.dll), in which a specially crafted shader can cause an out of bounds access, which may lead to denial of service or code execution.
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 the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GPU Display Driver vulnerability is CVE-2020-5981.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-5981?
The severity of CVE-2020-5981 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
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Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects all versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.
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What is the impact of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability may lead to denial of service or code execution.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-5981?
To fix CVE-2020-5981, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver.