Vulnerability in NVIDIA Graphics Driver Allowing Local Access to GPU Data
CVE-2018-6260
5.5MEDIUM
Summary
A flaw in the NVIDIA graphics driver allows a local user to potentially access sensitive application data being processed on the GPU. This occurs through a side channel resulting from the GPU performance counters. Given that local user access is a prerequisite, this vulnerability does not pose a threat from remote or network-based attacks, but it highlights the importance of monitoring and securing access to GPU resources.
Affected Version(s)
GPU Graphics Driver
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved