CVE-2019-5671

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which the software does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, which may lead to denial of service.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory custhelp.com
Affected: Nvidia Corporation NVIDIA GPU Graphics Driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4772 patch vendor advisory
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-26250

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5671?
CVE-2019-5671 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5671?
To fix CVE-2019-5671, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-5671 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5671 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-5671?
CVE-2019-5671 affects Nvidia Corporation NVIDIA GPU Graphics Driver.
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