CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2020-5966

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.

4.6 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 6.4

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

Scope

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031 Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Information

Published : 2020-06-25 10:15

Updated : 2021-04-30 06:53

NVD link : CVE-2020-5966

Mitre link : CVE-2020-5966

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-476