CVE-2019-5701: High severity nvidia geforce experience vulnerability

Published Nov 9, 2019
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Updated

NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.0.118, contains a vulnerability when GameStream is enabled in which an attacker with local system access can load the Intel graphics driver DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), which may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or escalation of privileges through code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nvidia GeForce Experience<3.20.0.118

Event History

Nov 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:48 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701)?

NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701) is a security flaw that allows an attacker with local system access to load Intel graphics driver DLLs without validating the path or signature, potentially leading to a binary planting or DLL preloading attack.

2

What is the severity level of NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701)?

The severity level of NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701) is high with a severity value of 7.8.

3

What software versions are affected by NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701)?

NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions prior to 3.20.0.118 are affected by the vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701).

4

How can an attacker exploit NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701)?

An attacker with local system access can exploit NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701) by loading Intel graphics driver DLLs without validating the path or signature.

5

Are there any resources available for more information about NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701)?

Yes, you can find more information about NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability (CVE-2019-5701) in the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/active-labs/Advisories/blob/master/2019/ACTIVE-2019-011.md) and [Link 2](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4860).

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