SB2019080645 - Windows Hard Link in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
Published: August 6, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019080645
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Windows Hard Link (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5683)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause the software to operate on unauthorized files.
The vulnerability exists due to the usage of hard link in the user mode video driver trace logger component. A local authenticated attacker with the access to the system can create a hard link, the software does not check for hard link attacks.
This behavior may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.