CVE-2020-5992
CVE-2020-5992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Geforce Now 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Nvidia Geforce Now
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA GeForce NOW application software on Windows, all versions prior to 2.0.25.119, contains a vulnerability in its open-source software dependency in which the OpenSSL library is vulnerable to binary planting attacks by a local user, which may lead to code execution or escalation of privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5992?
- NVIDIA GeForce NOW application software on Windows, all versions prior to 2.0.25.119, contains a vulnerability in its open-source software dependency in which the OpenSSL library is vulnerable to binary planting attacks by a local user, which may lead to code execution or escalation of privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5992?
- CVE-2020-5992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-5992 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-2020-5992?
- CVE-2020-5992 affects Nvidia Geforce Now. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5992?
- 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-2020-5992 published?
- CVE-2020-5992 was published on 2020-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:geforce_now:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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