CVE-2019-5701

Name: CVE-2019-5701
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-09T02:15:12.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5701 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.0.118, contains a vulnerability when GameStream is enabled in which an attacker with local system access can load the Intel graphics driver DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), which may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or escalation of privileges through code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.0.118, contains a vulnerability when GameStream is enabled in which an attacker with local system access can load the Intel graphics driver DLLs without validating the path or signature (also known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack), which may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or escalation of privileges through code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	< 3.20.0.118

References

https://github.com/active-labs/Advisories/blob/master/2019/ACTIVE-2019-011.mdThird Party Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4860Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/active-labs/Advisories/blob/master/2019/ACTIVE-2019-011.mdThird Party Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4860Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5701?

How severe is CVE-2019-5701?

CVE-2019-5701 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5701?

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