How severe is CVE-2020-5974?

CVE-2020-5974 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-2020-5974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-5974?

CVE-2020-5974 primarily affects Nvidia Jetpack Software Development Kit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5974?

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-2020-5974 published?

CVE-2020-5974 was published on 2020-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-5974

CVE-2020-5974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Jetpack Software Development Kit 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Nvidia Jetpack Software Development Kit
Published: 2020-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA JetPack SDK, version 4.2 and 4.3, contains a vulnerability in its installation scripts in which permissions are incorrectly set on certain directories, which can lead to escalation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-5974?: NVIDIA JetPack SDK, version 4.2 and 4.3, contains a vulnerability in its installation scripts in which permissions are incorrectly set on certain directories, which can lead to escalation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-5974?: CVE-2020-5974 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-2020-5974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-5974?: CVE-2020-5974 primarily affects Nvidia Jetpack Software Development Kit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5974?: 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-2020-5974 published?: CVE-2020-5974 was published on 2020-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5039

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:jetpack_software_development_kit:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:jetpack_software_development_kit:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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