Nvidia · Nvidia Riva · CVE-2025-23242
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
NVIDIA Riva versions up to and including 2.18.0
**Description**
The issue is related to improper access control, which could lead to escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, or information disclosure. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might have significant consequences. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There are reports of real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.
**Recommendations**
For versions up to and including 2.18.0, update to a newer version that addresses the improper access control issue to prevent potential data tampering and escalation risks. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive areas of the system to minimize the risk of exploitation.