How severe is CVE-2020-5962?

CVE-2020-5962 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-2020-5962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5962?

CVE-2020-5962 primarily affects Nvidia Quadro Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5962?

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-2020-5962 published?

CVE-2020-5962 was published on 2020-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5962

CVE-2020-5962 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Quadro Firmware 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nvidia Quadro Firmware
Published: 2020-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component, in which an attacker with local system access can corrupt a system file, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5962?: NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel component, in which an attacker with local system access can corrupt a system file, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-5962?: CVE-2020-5962 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-2020-5962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5962?: CVE-2020-5962 primarily affects Nvidia Quadro Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5962?: 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-2020-5962 published?: CVE-2020-5962 was published on 2020-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:quadro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:geforce_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:tesla_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:nvs_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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