CVE-2019-5686

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which the software uses an API function or data structure in a way that relies on properties that are not always guaranteed to be valid, which may lead to denial of service.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory custhelp.com

Affected: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver

References

Link	Tags
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4841	vendor advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-28096	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5686?: CVE-2019-5686 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-5686?: To fix CVE-2019-5686, 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-2019-5686 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-5686 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-2019-5686?: CVE-2019-5686 affects NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.

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