CVE-2025-33231
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Publication date: 2026-01-20

Last updated on: 2026-02-02

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA Nsight Systems for Windows contains a vulnerability in the application’s DLL loading mechanism where an attacker could cause an uncontrolled search path element by exploiting insecure DLL search paths. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, 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
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-33231
EUVD
EUVD-2026-3375
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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 in NVIDIA Nsight Systems for Windows is due to an insecure DLL loading mechanism where the application uses uncontrolled search path elements. An attacker with local access and low privileges, requiring user interaction, could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, tamper with data, cause denial of service, or disclose information. It is classified under CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element). [1, 2]

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to serious impacts including execution of arbitrary code, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, potentially compromising system security and user data. [1, 2]

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade NVIDIA Nsight Systems for Windows to CUDA Toolkit version 13.1 or later, as this version addresses the insecure DLL loading mechanism causing the vulnerability. [1]

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