CVE-2018-6257: High severity nvidia geforce experience vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2018
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Updated

NVIDIA GeForce Experience all versions prior to 3.14.1 contains a potential vulnerability when GameStream is enabled where improper access control may lead to a denial of service, escalation of privileges, or both.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nvidia GeForce Experience>=3.0.0<3.14.1

Event History

Aug 31, 2018
CVE Published
08:29 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for NVIDIA GeForce Experience?

The vulnerability ID for NVIDIA GeForce Experience is CVE-2018-6257.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-6257?

The severity level of CVE-2018-6257 is high.

3

What is the potential impact of CVE-2018-6257?

The potential impact of CVE-2018-6257 includes denial of service, escalation of privileges, or both.

4

How can I check if my version of NVIDIA GeForce Experience is affected by CVE-2018-6257?

You can check if your version of NVIDIA GeForce Experience is affected by CVE-2018-6257 by verifying if the version is prior to 3.14.1.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-6257?

To fix CVE-2018-6257, update NVIDIA GeForce Experience to version 3.14.1 or later.

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