Kernel Mode Vulnerability in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
CVE-2019-5671

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

A resource management vulnerability exists in NVIDIA's Windows GPU Display Driver within the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys). This issue arises from the failure to release a resource after its effective lifetime, potentially leading to a denial of service condition. Affected users may experience system instability and unexpected behaviors due to this flaw, emphasizing the importance of keeping drivers up to date.

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:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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