NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver Vulnerability in Kernel Mode Layer Handler
CVE-2019-5670

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2019-5670?

The NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer that improperly manages buffer length during sequential operations. This flaw can allow attackers to read from or write to memory locations outside the designated buffer boundaries. As a significant risk, such behavior may lead to potential denial of service, escalation of privileges, unauthorized code execution, or information disclosure, compromising system security.

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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