# CVE-2015-7866: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the Smart Maximize Helper (nvSmartMaxApp.exe) in the Control Panel in the NVIDIA GPU graphics

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-11-24 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034175
- https://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04971867
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3806/kw/security

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