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CVE-2021-23175

8.2 · HIGH

NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in user authorization, where GameStream does not correctly apply individual user access controls for users on the same device, which, with user in…

Published Dec 23, 2021CWE-863EPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2021-23175 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 23, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in user authorization, where GameStream does not correctly apply individual user access controls for users on the same device, which, with user intervention, may lead to escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service, affecting other resources beyond the intended security authority of GameStream.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23175?

CVE-2021-23175 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 23, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-23175?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-23175?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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