CVE-2023-31016: nvidia nvidia gpu display driver, vgpu driver, and cloud gaming driver Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-31016 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in nvidia nvidia gpu display driver, vgpu driver, and cloud gaming driver. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 02-11-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability where an uncontrolled search path element may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.

• CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.