Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA GeForce Experience 3.x before GFE 3.1.0.52 contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Web Helper.exe where a local web API endpoint, /VisualOPS/v.1.0./, lacks proper access control and parameter validation, allowing for information disclosure via a directory traversal attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Geforce Experience | >= 3.0, < 3.1.0.52 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4279Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94964Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5033Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5155Not Applicable
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4279Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94964Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5033Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5155Not Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8827?
CVE-2016-8827 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). NVIDIA GeForce Experience 3.x before GFE 3.1.0.52 contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Web Helper.exe where a local web API endpoint, /VisualOPS/v.1.0./, lacks proper access control and parameter valida...
How severe is CVE-2016-8827?
CVE-2016-8827 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8827?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Geforce Experience, Microsoft Windows.