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7.8

NVIDIA Windows GPU driver can crash or be hijacked

CVE-2019-5666 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The NVIDIA graphics driver for Windows contains a flaw in the part that creates graphics contexts. By sending specially crafted data, an attacker could cause the driver to stop working or elevate their privileges on the system. Apply the latest driver update from NVIDIA as soon as possible to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
nvidia gpu_driver All versions
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) create context command DDI DxgkDdiCreateContext in which the product uses untrusted input when cal...
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) create context command DDI DxgkDdiCreateContext in which the product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-129Improper Validation of Array Index
Timeline
Published27 Feb 2019
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-5666 · NVD
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