CVE-2018-6257: High severity nvidia geforce experience vulnerability
Published Aug 30, 2018
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID for NVIDIA GeForce Experience?
The vulnerability ID for NVIDIA GeForce Experience is CVE-2018-6257.
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What is the severity level of CVE-2018-6257?
The severity level of CVE-2018-6257 is high.
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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.
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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.
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How can I fix CVE-2018-6257?
To fix CVE-2018-6257, update NVIDIA GeForce Experience to version 3.14.1 or later.