Kernel Mode Layer Malfunction in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
CVE-2019-5666

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Nvidia Gpu Graphics Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 February 2019

Summary

The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver has a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) related to the DxgkDdiCreateContext command. It improperly handles untrusted input when computing or using an array index, leading to potential denial of service or escalation of privileges. This issue arises from inadequate validation of the index, allowing it to reference invalid array positions, thus exposing the system to security risks. Users of the driver are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

NVIDIA GPU Graphics Driver All

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4772
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http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-26250
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https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4797
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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