What is CVE-2023-31016?

CVE-2023-31016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-11-02.

How severe is CVE-2023-31016?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2023-31016

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.

EPSS: 0.002 (11.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver, Vgpu And Cloud Gaming Driver — versions All versions prior to and including 13.8, 15.3, 16.1 and all versions prior to and including September 2023 release
Nvidia Virtual_gpu

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

psirt@nvidia.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31016?: CVE-2023-31016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-11-02.
How severe is CVE-2023-31016?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.