How severe is CVE-2019-5679?

CVE-2019-5679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5679?

CVE-2019-5679 affects Nvidia Shield Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5679?

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-2019-5679 published?

CVE-2019-5679 was published on 2019-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5679

CVE-2019-5679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Shield Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Nvidia Shield Experience
Published: 2019-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Shield TV Experience prior to v8.0, NVIDIA Tegra bootloader contains a vulnerability in nvtboot where the Trusted OS image is improperly authenticated, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure, code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5679?: NVIDIA Shield TV Experience prior to v8.0, NVIDIA Tegra bootloader contains a vulnerability in nvtboot where the Trusted OS image is improperly authenticated, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure, code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges
How severe is CVE-2019-5679?: CVE-2019-5679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5679?: CVE-2019-5679 affects Nvidia Shield Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5679?: 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-2019-5679 published?: CVE-2019-5679 was published on 2019-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4804

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:shield_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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