CVE-2020-5982 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-5982 affecting NVIDIA GPU Display Driver. Find out how the vulnerability can lead to denial of service attacks and steps to mitigate the risk.
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) scheduler, leading to denial of service.
Understanding CVE-2020-5982
What is CVE-2020-5982?
The vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver allows an actor to interact excessively, potentially causing denial of service.
The Impact of CVE-2020-5982
The vulnerability may lead to denial of service attacks on systems using affected NVIDIA GPU Display Driver versions.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-5982
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in the kernel mode layer scheduler of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver allows unlimited interactions, posing a denial of service risk.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver
- Vendor: NVIDIA
- Versions affected: All
Exploitation Mechanism
The software fails to restrict the number or frequency of interactions with an actor, enabling potential denial of service attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches or updates provided by NVIDIA promptly.
- Monitor NVIDIA's security advisories for mitigation guidance.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update GPU drivers to the latest versions.
- Implement network security measures to detect and prevent denial of service attacks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates released by NVIDIA to address the vulnerability.