File Permissions Vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience Software
CVE-2018-6261

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Geforce Experience
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-6261?

The NVIDIA GeForce Experience software, when GameStream is enabled, possesses a flaw that results in improper file permission settings. This vulnerability can potentially lead to unauthorized code execution, denial of service, or privilege escalation by individuals who already have access to the system.

Affected Version(s)

GeForce Experience 3.15

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4725
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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