Learn about CVE-2020-5966, a vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver allowing denial of service or privilege escalation. Find mitigation steps and patching details here.
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where a NULL pointer is dereferenced, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
Understanding CVE-2020-5966
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver that can result in denial of service or privilege escalation.
What is CVE-2020-5966?
This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver that allows for a NULL pointer dereference, potentially leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
The Impact of CVE-2020-5966
The vulnerability can result in denial of service or potential escalation of privileges, posing a risk to affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-5966
The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability lies in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows for a NULL pointer dereference, which can be exploited to cause denial of service or potentially escalate privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-5966, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates