How severe is CVE-2023-25515?

CVE-2023-25515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25515?

CVE-2023-25515 primarily affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25515?

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-2023-25515 published?

CVE-2023-25515 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25515

CVE-2023-25515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Display Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-822.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-822
Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver
Published: 2023-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability where unexpected untrusted data is parsed, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, data tampering, or information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25515?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability where unexpected untrusted data is parsed, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, data tampering, or information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2023-25515?: CVE-2023-25515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25515?: CVE-2023-25515 primarily affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25515?: 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-2023-25515 published?: CVE-2023-25515 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5468

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:virtual_gpu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:cloud_gaming:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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