CVE-2019-5693
CVE-2019-5693 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-824.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-824
- Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Driver
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- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) in which the program accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized, which may lead to denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5693?
- NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) in which the program accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized, which may lead to denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5693?
- CVE-2019-5693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-5693 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5693?
- CVE-2019-5693 affects Nvidia Gpu Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5693?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-5693 published?
- CVE-2019-5693 was published on 2019-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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