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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Modified - psirt@nvidia.com

Published

2020-06-25

Last modified

2024-08-04

Weaknesses

CWE-476

Affected products

• Gpu Display Driver (Nvidia)
• Nvidia Gpu Display Driver (Nvidia)

References

• https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031