CVE-2020-5982: Medium severity nvidia vgpu software vulnerability

Published Oct 2, 2020

Updated

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) scheduler, in which the software does not properly limit the number or frequency of interactions that it has with an actor, such as the number of incoming requests, which may lead to 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

What is the vulnerability ID of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver vulnerability is CVE-2020-5982.

What is the affected software of CVE-2020-5982?

The affected software of CVE-2020-5982 is NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager.

What is the severity score of CVE-2020-5982?

The severity score of CVE-2020-5982 is 4.4 (medium).

What is the CWE category of CVE-2020-5982?

The CWE category of CVE-2020-5982 is CWE-770.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5982?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-5982 at the following link: [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5075](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5075).