CVE-2018-6258: Medium 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 during GameStream installation where an attacker who has system access can potentially conduct a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack to obtain sensitive information.

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 this NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability is CVE-2018-6258.

2

What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?

The potential impact of this vulnerability is a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack to obtain sensitive information.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-6258?

CVE-2018-6258 has a severity rating of medium with a value of 4.7.

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker with system access can potentially conduct a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack during GameStream installation.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

More information about CVE-2018-6258 can be found at the following link: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4685

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