CVE-2019-5674

Name: CVE-2019-5674
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-28T15:29:00.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5674 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NVIDIA GeForce Experience before 3.18 contains a vulnerability when ShadowPlay or GameStream is enabled. When an attacker has access to the system and creates a hard link, the software does not check for hard link attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience before 3.18 contains a vulnerability when ShadowPlay or GameStream is enabled. When an attacker has access to the system and creates a hard link, the software does not check for hard link attacks. This behavior may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	< 3.18

References

http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-27096
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107621Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4784Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-27096
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107621Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4784Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5674?

How severe is CVE-2019-5674?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5674 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5674?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST