CVE-2025-23297 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions) found in the NVIDIA Installer for NvAPP on Windows platforms. The flaw resides in the FrameviewSDK installation process, where the installer sets insecure default permissions on the Frameview SDK directory. This misconfiguration allows a local attacker with limited privileges to modify files within this directory. Since the Frameview SDK is part of NVIDIA's software suite used for performance monitoring and GPU management, unauthorized modifications could lead to privilege escalation, enabling the attacker to execute code with elevated rights. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 11.0.5.245. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting a high severity due to the combination of local attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and no user interaction needed. The impact covers confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as the attacker could alter critical files to gain control or disrupt system operations. Although no exploits have been reported in the wild, the vulnerability's nature makes it a significant risk in environments where local user access is possible. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix might be pending or recently released. Organizations using NVIDIA App on Windows should prioritize remediation to prevent potential exploitation.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-23297 can be substantial, particularly in sectors such as technology, research, finance, and manufacturing where NVIDIA GPUs and related software are widely used for computational tasks. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could escalate privileges from a local unprivileged user to higher system levels, potentially gaining administrative control. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of critical services, or deployment of further malware. The vulnerability threatens the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. In multi-user environments or shared workstations, the risk is amplified as any local user could exploit the flaw. Additionally, organizations with remote desktop or virtual desktop infrastructure might face increased exposure if local user isolation is weak. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the high severity score underscores the urgency of mitigation.

1. Apply the official NVIDIA update to version 11.0.5.245 or later as soon as it becomes available to correct the default permissions issue. 2. Until patches are deployed, restrict local user access on systems running the NVIDIA App, especially limiting write permissions to the Frameview SDK directory. 3. Employ application whitelisting and integrity monitoring tools to detect unauthorized changes in the Frameview SDK directory. 4. Harden endpoint security configurations by enforcing least privilege principles and disabling unnecessary local accounts. 5. Monitor system logs for suspicious file modifications or privilege escalation attempts related to NVIDIA software components. 6. Educate IT staff and users about the risks of local privilege escalation and ensure rapid incident response capabilities. 7. For virtualized or shared environments, enforce strict user session isolation and consider additional sandboxing of NVIDIA-related processes. 8. Coordinate with NVIDIA support channels for timely information on patches and advisories.