High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jun 25, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-5966
CVE-2020-5966
Description
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, in which a NULL pointer is dereferenced, leading to denial of service or potential escalation of privileges.
Affected products
2- Range: all versions
- Range: All
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5031nvdVendor Advisory
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