CVE-2023-31027: nvidia nvidia gpu display driver, vgpu driver, and cloud gaming driver Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 8.2v3.1HighModified
Published 02-11-2023Last modified 12-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-31027 is a high (CVSS 8.2) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in nvidia nvidia gpu display driver, vgpu driver, and cloud gaming driver. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.20%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.3–8.2
- NVDNIST7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
9%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.20% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.20%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Nvidia2 products
- nvidia gpu display driver, vgpu driver, and cloud gaming driverAll versions prior to and including 13.8, 15.3, 16.1 and all versions prior to and including September 2023 release
- virtual_gpu< 13.9 | ≥ 14.0, < 15.4 | ≥ 16.0, < 16.2
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5491Vendor Advisory