CVE-2020-5977: High severity nvidia geforce experience vulnerability

Published Oct 23, 2020
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Updated

NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.5.70, contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Web Helper NodeJS Web Server in which an uncontrolled search path is used to load a node module, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nvidia GeForce Experience<3.20.5.70

Event History

Oct 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5977?

The severity of CVE-2020-5977 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-5977?

CVE-2020-5977 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions prior to 3.20.5.70, where an uncontrolled search path is used to load a node module, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5977?

All versions prior to 3.20.5.70 of NVIDIA GeForce Experience are affected by CVE-2020-5977.

4

How can CVE-2020-5977 be exploited?

CVE-2020-5977 can be exploited by using an uncontrolled search path to load a malicious node module, potentially leading to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-5977?

Yes, upgrading NVIDIA GeForce Experience to version 3.20.5.70 or later will fix the vulnerability.

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