Is CVE-2019-5692 actively exploited?

CVE-2019-5692 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5692?

CVE-2019-5692 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2019-5692?

Patch guidance is available from nvidia security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2019-5692.

Fix CVE-2019-5692 - HIGH nvidia gpu driver

Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which the product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, which may lead to escalation of privileges or denial of service.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-129

Metadata

Primary Vendor: NVIDIA
Published: 11/9/2019
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

nvidia : gpu_driver

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2019-5692. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2019-5692

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CVE-2019-5692 vulnerability