CVE-2021-1079
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CVE-2021-1079 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.22, contains a vulnerability in GameStream plugins where log files are created using NT/System level permissions, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, or local privilege escalation. The attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification nor would they be able to leak information as a direct result of the overwrite.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.22, contains a vulnerability in GameStream plugins where log files are created using NT/System level permissions, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, or local privilege escalation. The attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification nor would they be able to leak information as a direct result of the overwrite.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Geforce Experience | < 3.22 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5184Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5184Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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