CVE-2013-0111
First published: Mon Apr 08 2013(Updated: )
daemonu.exe (aka the NVIDIA Update Service Daemon), as distributed with the NVIDIA driver before 307.78, and Release 310 before 311.00, on Windows, lacks " (double quote) characters in the service path, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia GPU Driver | <=307.00 | |
| Nvidia GPU Driver | =310.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-0111?
CVE-2013-0111 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0111?
To mitigate CVE-2013-0111, users should update their NVIDIA drivers to version 311.00 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-0111?
CVE-2013-0111 affects users running versions of the NVIDIA driver before 307.78 and version 310.00 on Windows.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-0111?
CVE-2013-0111 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability allowing local users to gain elevated access rights.
Can CVE-2013-0111 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2013-0111 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local user access to execute the exploit.
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