Vulnerability identifier: #VU59082

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23175

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GeForce Experience
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privilege son the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions where GameStream does not correctly apply individual user access controls for users on the same device. A local user can run a specially crafted program to escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GeForce Experience: 3.0 - 3.24.0.123

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5295

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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.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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