CVE-2020-5970 : What You Need to Know

NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager contains a vulnerability in the vGPU plugin that may lead to tampering or denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2020-5970

NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager vulnerability impacting versions 8.x, 9.x, and 10.x.

What is CVE-2020-5970?

The vulnerability in the vGPU plugin of NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager allows for potential tampering or denial of service due to unvalidated input data size.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5970

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to tamper with data or disrupt services, leading to potential denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5970

NVIDIA vGPU Software vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Unvalidated input data size in the vGPU plugin of NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager.

Affected Systems and Versions

NVIDIA vGPU Software versions 8.x (prior to 8.4), 9.x (prior to 9.4), and 10.x (prior to 10.3).

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can manipulate input data size to tamper with data or cause denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent CVE-2020-5970.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update NVIDIA vGPU Software to versions 8.4, 9.4, or 10.3 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual activity that could indicate tampering or denial of service attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and firmware to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Educate users and IT staff on security best practices to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by NVIDIA to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.