GeForce NOW exploit enables desktop access

A discovered exploit in Nvidia's GeForce NOW allows users to bypass restrictions and access a full Windows desktop. By performing a file swap, users can run local AI models on the service's Ultimate tier infrastructure, which provides 48GB of VRAM. This bypass enables powerful computing capabilities previously restricted by the platform.

First reported by tomshardware.com · developing for 16 days · tomshardware.com

Why it matters

This exploit challenges the business model of cloud computing providers that strictly segment hardware access.

Context

The workaround uses the platform's file explorer access to break out of the intended sandbox environment.