CVE-2020-5966

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, in which a NULL pointer is dereferenced, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory custhelp.com
Affected: NVIDIA NVIDIA GPU Display Driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5966?
CVE-2020-5966 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5966?
To fix CVE-2020-5966, 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-2020-5966 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-5966 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-2020-5966?
CVE-2020-5966 affects NVIDIA NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.
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