Details
This section summarizes the potential impact that this security update addresses. Descriptions use CWE™, and base scores and vectors use CVSS V3 standards.
| CVE | Description | Base Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE‑2019‑5688 | NVIDIA kernel mode driver (nvflash.sys, nvflsh32.sys, and nvflsh64.sys) contains a vulnerability in which authenticated users with administrative privileges can gain access to device memory and registers of other devices not managed by NVIDIA, which may lead to escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or denial of service. | 6.7 | AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
The NVIDIA risk assessment is based on an average of risk across a diverse set of installed systems and may not represent the true risk of your local installation. NVIDIA recommends consulting a security or IT professional to evaluate the risk to your specific configuration.
Security Updates
The following table lists the NVIDIA software products affected and the updated versions that include this security update.
| Software Product | Operating System | Updated Version |
|---|---|---|
| NVFlash NVUFlash | Windows | 5.588.0 |
| GPUModeSwitch | Windows | 2019-11 |
Notes:
- NVFlash and NVUFlash
- This product update is available only to NVIDIA OEMs and partners.
- There is no action for end-users.
- GPUModeSwitch product update is available by logging in to the NVIDIA Enterprise Application Hub to download updates from the NVIDIA Licensing Center.
Mitigations
None. See Security Updates for the version to install.
Acknowledgements
CVE‑2019‑5688: NVIDIA thanks Jesse Michael and Mickey Shkatov of Eclypsium for reporting this issue.
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Revision History
| Revision | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | November 14, 2019 | Added GPUModeSwitch to affected products |
| 1.0 | November 6, 2019 | Initial release |
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