What is CVE-2022-42291?

CVE-2022-42291 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience software, where a user installing the software may accidentally delete data from a linked location, leading to data tampering.

How does CVE-2022-42291 affect NVIDIA GeForce Experience?

CVE-2022-42291 affects users installing NVIDIA GeForce Experience by potentially causing unintended data deletion and data tampering.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42291?

CVE-2022-42291 has a severity rating of high.

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-42291?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-42291.

How can I fix CVE-2022-42291 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-42291 vulnerability, update NVIDIA GeForce Experience software to a version beyond 3.27.0.112.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42291?

More information about CVE-2022-42291 can be found at the following link: [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5384](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5384)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-42291

high

8.2

CWE

59 1386

7/2/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-42291

First published: Tue Feb 07 2023(Updated: )

NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in the installer, where a user installing the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software may inadvertently delete data from a linked location, which may lead to data tampering. An attacker does not have explicit control over the exploitation of this vulnerability, which requires the user to explicitly launch the installer from the compromised directory.

Credit: psirt@nvidia.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NVIDIA GeForce Experience	<3.27.0.112
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5384

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42291?
CVE-2022-42291 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience software, where a user installing the software may accidentally delete data from a linked location, leading to data tampering.
How does CVE-2022-42291 affect NVIDIA GeForce Experience?
CVE-2022-42291 affects users installing NVIDIA GeForce Experience by potentially causing unintended data deletion and data tampering.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42291?
CVE-2022-42291 has a severity rating of high.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-42291?
An attacker does not have explicit control over the exploitation of CVE-2022-42291.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-42291?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-42291.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42291 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2022-42291 vulnerability, update NVIDIA GeForce Experience software to a version beyond 3.27.0.112.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42291?
More information about CVE-2022-42291 can be found at the following link: [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5384](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5384)

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