CVE-2025-33229
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Publication date: 2026-01-20

Last updated on: 2026-02-02

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA Nsight Visual Studio for Windows contains a vulnerability in Nsight Monitor where an attacker can execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the NVIDIA Nsight Visual Studio Edition Monitor application. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to escalation of privileges, code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.
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Published
2026-01-20
Last Modified
2026-02-02
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-33229
EUVD
EUVD-2026-3373
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Vendor Product Version / Range
nvidia cuda_toolkit to 13.1.0 (exc)
microsoft windows *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in NVIDIA Nsight Visual Studio for Windows, specifically in the Nsight Monitor component. It allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the Nsight Visual Studio Edition Monitor application. The root cause is related to an uncontrolled search path element, meaning the application improperly handles search paths that an attacker can manipulate. Exploiting this flaw can lead to privilege escalation, code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure. [1]

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary code on your system with the same rights as the NVIDIA Nsight Visual Studio Edition Monitor application. This can result in serious impacts including unauthorized data tampering, denial of service, and disclosure of sensitive information, potentially compromising system integrity, confidentiality, and availability. [1]

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