Code execution in NVIDIA GeForce NOW for Android

1) Use of Implicit Intent for Sensitive Communication

EUVDB-ID: #VU80054

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31014

CWE-ID: CWE-927 - Use of Implicit Intent for Sensitive Communication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of implicit intent for sensitive communication in the game launcher component. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GeForce NOW for Android mobile and TV app: 6.00.32705137 - 6.04.33108832

External links

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5476

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.