CVE-2020-5991
CVE-2020-5991 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Cuda Toolkit 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Nvidia Cuda Toolkit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit, all versions prior to 11.1.1, contains a vulnerability in the NVJPEG library in which an out-of-bounds read or write operation may lead to code execution, denial of service, or information disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5991?
- NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit, all versions prior to 11.1.1, contains a vulnerability in the NVJPEG library in which an out-of-bounds read or write operation may lead to code execution, denial of service, or information disclosure.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5991?
- CVE-2020-5991 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-2020-5991 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-5991?
- CVE-2020-5991 affects Nvidia Cuda Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5991?
- 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-2020-5991 published?
- CVE-2020-5991 was published on 2020-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:cuda_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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