CVE-2019-5690 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-5690 affecting NVIDIA GPU Display Driver. Discover how this vulnerability can lead to denial of service or privilege escalation. Find mitigation steps and patching information here.
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
Understanding CVE-2019-5690
The vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver can result in denial of service or privilege escalation.
What is CVE-2019-5690?
The flaw in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape in all versions of NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver allows an attacker to exploit a buffer size validation issue, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
The Impact of CVE-2019-5690
This vulnerability could be exploited to cause denial of service or escalate privileges on affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-5690
The technical aspects of the vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw lies in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where the input buffer size is not properly validated, opening the door to denial of service or privilege escalation attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver
- Vendor: NVIDIA
- Versions: All
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating the input buffer size to trigger denial of service or privilege escalation.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-5690.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
- Monitor vendor channels for updates and advisories.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and drivers.
- Implement least privilege access controls.
Patching and Updates
- NVIDIA has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all systems are updated with the latest patches.