CVE-2021-1072: High severity nvidia geforce experience vulnerability
Published Feb 5, 2021
·Updated
NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.21, contains a vulnerability in GameStream (rxdiag.dll) where an arbitrary file deletion due to improper handling of log files may lead to denial of service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Nvidia GeForce Experience<3.21
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Feb 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience?
The vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience is an arbitrary file deletion due to improper handling of log files, which may lead to denial of service.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-1072?
The severity of CVE-2021-1072 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.1.
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What versions of NVIDIA GeForce Experience are affected by CVE-2021-1072?
All versions of NVIDIA GeForce Experience prior to 3.21 are affected by CVE-2021-1072.
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How can the vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience be exploited?
The vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience can be exploited by an attacker by deleting arbitrary files through the improper handling of log files.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1072?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-1072 on the NVIDIA customer help website.