CVE-2021-1079

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.

6.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory custhelp.com

Affected: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce Experience Software

References

Link	Tags
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5184	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1079?: CVE-2021-1079 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1079?: To fix CVE-2021-1079, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-1079 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1079 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-1079?: CVE-2021-1079 affects NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce Experience Software.

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