CVE-2020-5989: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Oct 02 2020(Updated: )
NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager contains a vulnerability in the vGPU plugin, in which it can dereference a NULL pointer, which may lead to denial of service. This affects vGPU version 8.x (prior to 8.5), version 10.x (prior to 10.4) and version 11.0.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager | >=8.0<8.5 | |
| NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager | >=10.0<10.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager vulnerability is CVE-2020-5989.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-5989?
The severity level of CVE-2020-5989 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How does the vulnerability in NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager affect the system?
The vulnerability in NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager can lead to denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
Which versions of NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects vGPU version 8.x (prior to 8.5), version 10.x (prior to 10.4), and version 11.0.
How can I fix the vulnerability in NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager?
To fix the vulnerability, upgrade to vGPU version 8.5, version 10.4, or version 11.0.
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