#VU54380 Spoofing attack in GeForce Experience - CVE-2021-1073

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54380

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1073

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GeForce Experience
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of special formatted links in NVIDIA GeForce Experience software. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted link that opens the GeForce Experience login page in a new browser tab instead of the GeForce Experience application and enters their login information, the malicious site can get access to the token of the user login session.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GeForce Experience: 2.11.4.125 - 3.22.0.32

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External links
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5199

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.