CVE-2021-23175: High severity nvidia geforce experience vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2021
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Updated

NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in user authorization, where GameStream does not correctly apply individual user access controls for users on the same device, which, with user intervention, may lead to escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service, affecting other resources beyond the intended security authority of GameStream.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nvidia GeForce Experience<3.24.0.126
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23175?

CVE-2021-23175 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience that allows for escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2021-23175 impact users?

CVE-2021-23175 can potentially allow unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges, access sensitive information, manipulate data, and disrupt the normal operation of the affected system.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-23175?

NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions up to 3.24.0.126 are affected by CVE-2021-23175.

4

How can the vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience be fixed?

To mitigate CVE-2021-23175, it is recommended to update NVIDIA GeForce Experience to a version beyond 3.24.0.126, as this vulnerability has been patched in later releases.

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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-23175?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-23175 and its impact on the NVIDIA GeForce Experience in the official NVIDIA security advisory: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5295

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