CVE-2015-7866: n/a vulnerability

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

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older NVIDIA Windows graphics drivers included a helper that could launch the wrong program because a file path was not properly quoted. A local user could abuse this to gain higher privileges on the machine. The source bundle does not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems using affected NVIDIA GPU driver branches. Modern systems with newer NVIDIA drivers should not be affected by the versions named in the source bundle. Treat as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue with privilege escalation impact. It is not shown as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but affected shared or privileged Windows machines should be remediated promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows endpoints with NVIDIA GPU drivers from R340, R352, or R358 branches.; Upgrade R340 to 341.92 or later, R352 to 354.35 or later, R358 to 358.87 or later.; Check NVIDIA and OEM guidance for supported replacement drivers on legacy hardware..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 24, 2015, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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HPSBHF03545CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_HP

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