CVE-2025-33231: Medium severity Nvidia Nsight Systems vulnerability
NVIDIA Nsight Systems for Windows contains a vulnerability in the application’s DLL loading mechanism where an attacker could cause an uncontrolled search path element by exploiting insecure DLL search paths. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service and information disclosure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-33231?
CVE-2025-33231 has a high severity rating due to the potential for code execution and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-33231?
To fix CVE-2025-33231, update NVIDIA Nsight Systems to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of attack does CVE-2025-33231 enable?
CVE-2025-33231 enables attackers to exploit insecure DLL search paths for code execution.
Which applications are affected by CVE-2025-33231?
CVE-2025-33231 specifically affects NVIDIA Nsight Systems on Windows.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-33231?
Exploiting CVE-2025-33231 can lead to unauthorized code execution and privilege escalation.