CVE-2024-0096 in ChatRTX
Summary
by MITRE • 05/14/2024
NVIDIA ChatRTX for Windows contains a vulnerability in Chat RTX UI, where a user can cause an improper privilege management issue by sending user inputs to change execution flow. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, escalation of privileges, and data tampering.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-0096 affects NVIDIA ChatRTX for Windows, specifically within the Chat RTX UI component. This issue represents a critical flaw in privilege management that stems from improper handling of user inputs within the graphical interface. The vulnerability exists in the way the application processes user-provided data, creating an opportunity for malicious actors to manipulate the execution flow of the software through crafted input sequences.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-276, which describes improper privilege management, and falls under the broader category of privilege escalation flaws. When users interact with the Chat RTX UI, the application fails to properly validate or sanitize input parameters that could influence program execution paths. This weakness allows an attacker to inject malicious commands or data that alters the normal program flow, potentially bypassing intended security controls and access restrictions.
From an operational perspective, the impact of this vulnerability extends across multiple security domains. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to achieve information disclosure by accessing restricted data or system resources that should normally be protected. The privilege escalation capability means that an attacker could potentially elevate their access level from a standard user to a higher privilege level, such as administrator or system-level access. Additionally, the vulnerability creates opportunities for data tampering, where malicious actors could modify application data or system configurations in ways that compromise system integrity and confidentiality.
The attack surface for this vulnerability is particularly concerning given the nature of chat applications and their typical use cases. ChatRTX UI components often process untrusted input from multiple sources, making them prime targets for injection attacks and execution flow manipulation. The vulnerability could be exploited through various attack vectors including malicious chat messages, crafted user interface interactions, or even through compromised communication channels that feed data into the application's input processing pipeline.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly under the techniques related to privilege escalation and command execution. The flaw demonstrates characteristics consistent with technique T1068, which involves exploiting weaknesses in privilege management, and T1059, which covers command and scripting interpreters. Organizations running NVIDIA ChatRTX for Windows should implement immediate mitigations including input validation controls, privilege separation mechanisms, and comprehensive monitoring of user interactions with the UI component.
Mitigation strategies should focus on strengthening input validation and sanitization processes within the Chat RTX UI, implementing proper privilege separation between user-facing components and system-level functions, and deploying application-level security controls that can detect and prevent malicious input patterns. Regular security updates and patches from NVIDIA should be prioritized, while organizations may need to consider temporary workarounds such as restricting user input capabilities or implementing additional access controls to limit the potential impact of exploitation. The vulnerability underscores the importance of secure coding practices in graphical user interfaces and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing of interactive application components that handle user-provided data.