CVE-2019-5695 : What You Need to Know

NVIDIA GeForce Experience and Windows GPU Display Driver are affected by a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute code through DLL preloading attacks.

Understanding CVE-2019-5695

This CVE involves a vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience and Windows GPU Display Driver that enables attackers to load Windows system DLLs without proper validation, potentially leading to denial of service or information disclosure.

What is CVE-2019-5695?

The vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience (versions before 3.20.1) and Windows GPU Display Driver (all versions) allows attackers with local system and privileged access to load Windows system DLLs without proper validation, leading to potential code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5695

The vulnerability can result in denial of service or information disclosure through code execution, posing a significant security risk to affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5695

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves the local service provider component, enabling attackers to load Windows system DLLs without proper validation, known as a binary planting or DLL preloading attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions prior to 3.20.1
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver all versions

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with local system and privileged access can exploit this vulnerability to execute code through DLL preloading attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update NVIDIA GeForce Experience to version 3.20.1 or later
Apply patches and updates for the NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update software versions to mitigate future vulnerabilities
Implement least privilege access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks

Patching and Updates

NVIDIA has released patches to address the vulnerability in GeForce Experience and Windows GPU Display Driver