CVE-2019-5702 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been identified in NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions earlier than 3.20.2. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who has local system access and has enabled GameStream. The exploit involves corrupting a system file, potentially resulting in either a denial of service or an escalation of privileges.

Understanding CVE-2019-5702

NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.20.2, contains a vulnerability when GameStream is enabled, allowing an attacker with local system access to corrupt a system file, leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.

What is CVE-2019-5702?

Vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions prior to 3.20.2
Exploitable by attackers with local system access and enabled GameStream
Allows for system file corruption, leading to denial of service or privilege escalation

The Impact of CVE-2019-5702

The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can be leveraged by attackers to disrupt services or gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5702

NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Denial of service or escalation of privileges
Exploitation: Corrupting system files with local system access

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: GeForce Experience
Vendor: NVIDIA
Versions Affected: All versions prior to 3.20.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker requires local system access and enabled GameStream
Corrupts system files to achieve denial of service or privilege escalation

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-5702.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GeForce Experience to version 3.20.2 or later
Disable GameStream if not essential
Monitor system files for unauthorized changes

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and firmware
Implement least privilege access controls
Conduct security awareness training for users

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly
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