How severe is CVE-2021-1079?

CVE-2021-1079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-1079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-1079?

CVE-2021-1079 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-1079 published?

CVE-2021-1079 was published on 2021-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-1079

CVE-2021-1079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Geforce Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nvidia Geforce Experience
Published: 2021-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.22, contains a vulnerability in GameStream plugins where log files are created using NT/System level permissions, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, or local privilege escalation. The attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification nor would they be able to leak information as a direct result of the overwrite.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1079?: NVIDIA GeForce Experience, all versions prior to 3.22, contains a vulnerability in GameStream plugins where log files are created using NT/System level permissions, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, or local privilege escalation. The attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification nor would they be able to leak information as a direct result of the overwrite.
How severe is CVE-2021-1079?: CVE-2021-1079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-1079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1079?: CVE-2021-1079 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-1079 published?: CVE-2021-1079 was published on 2021-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5184

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:geforce_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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