Number: AV19-036
Date: 26 February 2019
NVIDIA has released security updates to address vulnerabilities affecting its Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) display driver. A local, authenticated attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to run arbitrary commands or to escalate privileges on the affected device.
CCCS encourages users and administrators to review the NVIDIA Security Bulletin and apply the necessary updates:
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4772
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