How severe is CVE-2020-5964?

CVE-2020-5964 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-2020-5964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5964?

CVE-2020-5964 primarily affects Nvidia Quadro Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5964?

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-2020-5964 published?

CVE-2020-5964 was published on 2020-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5964

CVE-2020-5964 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Nvidia Quadro Firmware
Published: 2020-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the service host component, in which the application resources integrity check may be missed. Such an attack may lead to code execution, denial of service or information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5964?: NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the service host component, in which the application resources integrity check may be missed. Such an attack may lead to code execution, denial of service or information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-5964?: CVE-2020-5964 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-2020-5964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5964?: CVE-2020-5964 primarily affects Nvidia Quadro Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5964?: 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-2020-5964 published?: CVE-2020-5964 was published on 2020-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:tesla_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:geforce_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:nvs_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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