Is CVE-2019-5675 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5675 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5675 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2019-5675 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5675?

CVE-2019-5675 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-5675

CWE-662Published: May 10, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NVIDIA Windows GPU Display driver software for Windows (all versions) contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the product does not properly synchronize shared data, such as static variables across threads, which can lead to undefined behavior and unpredictable data changes, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, or information disclosure.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5675 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.