CVE-2015-7866 json
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Smart Maximize Helper (nvSmartMaxApp.exe) in the Control Panel in the NVIDIA GPU graphics…
published 10y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-7764
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 40%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Smart Maximize Helper (nvSmartMaxApp.exe) in the Control Panel in the NVIDIA GPU graphics driver R340 before 341.92, R352 before 354.35, and R358 before 358.87 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse application, as demonstrated by C:\Program.exe.
Patch / fix
- nvidia gpu_driver 341.92, 354.35, 358.87
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0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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h20565.www2.hp.com
/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04971867
vendor-advisory, third-party-advisory
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nvidia.custhelp.com
/app/answers/detail/a_id/3806/kw/security
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1034175
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-7866
- NVD CVE-2015-7866
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