CVE-2024-0119
📋 TL;DR
An unprivileged user can exploit an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows to potentially execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service. This affects Windows systems with vulnerable NVIDIA GPU drivers. Attackers could gain system-level access from a standard user account.
💻 Affected Systems
- NVIDIA GPU Display Driver
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with attacker gaining SYSTEM privileges, installing malware, stealing sensitive data, and persisting on the network.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing attackers to bypass security controls and install additional payloads from a compromised user session.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper endpoint protection, application whitelisting, and least privilege principles are enforced.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access and user-level privileges. Exploit development may be complex but feasible for skilled attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Latest NVIDIA GPU Display Driver version (check NVIDIA advisory for specific version)
Vendor Advisory: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5586
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download latest NVIDIA GPU driver from NVIDIA website. 2. Run installer with administrative privileges. 3. Follow on-screen instructions. 4. Restart system when prompted.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local user access
windowsLimit local user accounts on affected systems to reduce attack surface
Enable Windows Defender Application Control
windowsImplement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict least privilege principles for all user accounts
- Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions with behavioral monitoring
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check NVIDIA driver version in Device Manager > Display adapters > NVIDIA GPU > Driver tabCheck Version:
Open command prompt and run: nvidia-smi (if installed) or check via Device ManagerVerify Fix Applied:
Verify driver version matches or exceeds patched version listed in NVIDIA advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process creation from NVIDIA display driver components
- Failed privilege escalation attempts
- Suspicious driver-related activity
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections following local exploitation
SIEM Query:
Process creation where parent process contains 'nvidia' and child process is suspicious (e.g., cmd.exe, powershell.exe, wmic.exe)