CVE-2006-5379

CVE-2006-5379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Binary Graphics Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The accelerated rendering functionality of NVIDIA Binary Graphics Driver (binary blob driver) For Linux v8774 and v8762, and probably on other operating systems, allows local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large width value in a font glyph, which can be used to overwrite arbitrary memory locations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5379?
The accelerated rendering functionality of NVIDIA Binary Graphics Driver (binary blob driver) For Linux v8774 and v8762, and probably on other operating systems, allows local and remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large width value in a font glyph, which can be used to overwrite arbitrary memory locations.
How severe is CVE-2006-5379?
CVE-2006-5379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5379 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5379?
CVE-2006-5379 primarily affects Nvidia Binary Graphics Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5379?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5379 published?
CVE-2006-5379 was published on 2006-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)