CVE-2020-5963
CVE-2020-5963 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% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Nvidia Quadro Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the Inter Process Communication APIs, in which improper access control may lead to code execution, denial of service, or information disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5963?
- NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the Inter Process Communication APIs, in which improper access control may lead to code execution, denial of service, or information disclosure.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5963?
- CVE-2020-5963 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-2020-5963 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-5963?
- CVE-2020-5963 primarily affects Nvidia Quadro Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5963?
- 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-2020-5963 published?
- CVE-2020-5963 was published on 2020-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4404-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4404-2/
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:quadro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:tesla_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:geforce_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:nvs_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:19.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
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