CVE-2020-5966 Null dereference in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver

High 7.8 Published 25 Jun 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A NULL pointer dereference in the NVIDIA Windows GPU driver kernel mode layer allows attackers to cause denial of service or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-5966?

CVE-2020-5966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Display Driver, published on 25 Jun 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5966?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nvidia Gpu Display Driver.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5966?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5966 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-5966 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5966 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Nvidia Gpu Display Driver vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-89xg-2r83-fr93.