How severe is CVE-2015-7865?

CVE-2015-7865 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-7865 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7865?

CVE-2015-7865 affects Nvidia Gpu Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7865?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7865 published?

CVE-2015-7865 was published on 2015-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7865

CVE-2015-7865 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Driver
Published: 2015-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

nvSCPAPISvr.exe in the Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.92, R352 before 354.35, and R358 before 358.87 on Windows does not properly restrict access to the stereosvrpipe named pipe, which allows local users to gain privileges via a commandline in a number 2 command, which is stored in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE explorer Run registry key, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4784.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7865?: nvSCPAPISvr.exe in the Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.92, R352 before 354.35, and R358 before 358.87 on Windows does not properly restrict access to the stereosvrpipe named pipe, which allows local users to gain privileges via a commandline in a number 2 command, which is stored in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE explorer Run registry key, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4784.
How severe is CVE-2015-7865?: CVE-2015-7865 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-7865 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7865?: CVE-2015-7865 affects Nvidia Gpu Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7865?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7865 published?: CVE-2015-7865 was published on 2015-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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