CVE-2023-31027

Name: CVE-2023-31027
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-02T19:15:41.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31027 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability that allows Windows users with low levels of privilege to escalate privileges when an administrator is updating GPU drivers, which may lead to escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability that allows Windows users with low levels of privilege to escalate privileges when an administrator is updating GPU drivers, which may lead to escalation of privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	< 13.9
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 14.0, < 15.4
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 16.0, < 16.2

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5491Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5491Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31027?

How severe is CVE-2023-31027?

CVE-2023-31027 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31027?

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