Discover the impact of CVE-2020-5957 on NVIDIA GPU Display Driver. Learn about the vulnerability allowing system file corruption, leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component that can be exploited by an attacker with local system access to corrupt a system file, potentially leading to denial of service or escalation of privileges.
Understanding CVE-2020-5957
This CVE identifies a security flaw in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver that could result in system file corruption and subsequent denial of service or privilege escalation.
What is CVE-2020-5957?
The vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver allows a local attacker to manipulate system files, posing risks of denial of service or privilege escalation.
The Impact of CVE-2020-5957
The exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to severe consequences, including system instability, denial of service, or unauthorized elevation of privileges.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-5957
This section provides detailed technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component of the GPU Display Driver enables local attackers to corrupt system files, potentially causing denial of service or privilege escalation.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with local system access can exploit the vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component to manipulate system files, leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-5957 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates