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CVE-2015-7866

7.2 · HIGH

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Smart Maximize Helper (nvSmartMaxApp.exe) in the Control Panel in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.92, R352 before 354.35, and R358 b…

Published Nov 24, 2015nvidiaEPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2015-7866 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nvidia gpu_driver. It was published on November 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Smart Maximize Helper (nvSmartMaxApp.exe) in the Control Panel in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.92, R352 before 354.35, and R358 before 358.87 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse application, as demonstrated by C:\Program.exe.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nvidia. Update gpu_driver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
nvidiagpu_driver>= 340, < 341.92Affected

References

Refnvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3806/kw/securityRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034175Refh20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04971867Refnvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3806/kw/securityRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034175Refh20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04971867

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7866?

CVE-2015-7866 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nvidia gpu_driver. It was published on November 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-7866?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-7866?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nvidia. Update gpu_driver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-7866?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-7866 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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