How severe is CVE-2020-5965?

CVE-2020-5965 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-2020-5965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5965?

CVE-2020-5965 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-2020-5965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-5965 published?

CVE-2020-5965 was published on 2020-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5965

CVE-2020-5965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Quadro Firmware 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
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 DirectX 11 user mode driver (nvwgf2um/x.dll), in which a specially crafted shader can cause an out of bounds access, leading to denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5965?: NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the DirectX 11 user mode driver (nvwgf2um/x.dll), in which a specially crafted shader can cause an out of bounds access, leading to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-5965?: CVE-2020-5965 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-2020-5965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5965?: CVE-2020-5965 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-2020-5965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-5965 published?: CVE-2020-5965 was published on 2020-06-25 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:tesla_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:geforce_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:nvs_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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