NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver Vulnerability in Kernel Mode Layer
CVE-2019-5667

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2019-5667?

The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver possesses a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) specifically within the DxgkDdiSetRootPageTable handler. This flaw occurs when an application dereferences a pointer that is expected to be valid but turns out to be NULL, potentially resulting in code execution, denial of service, or granting higher privileges to malicious users. Users are advised to implement updates provided by NVIDIA to mitigate 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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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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