CVE-2018-6260: Infoleak

Published Nov 13, 2018
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

NVIDIA graphics driver contains a vulnerability that may allow access to application data processed on the GPU through a side channel exposed by the GPU performance counters. Local user access is required. This is not a network or remote attack vector.

Launchpad

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Nvidia GPU driver
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers
470.256.02-2535.261.03-1550.163.01-2550.163.01-4
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-legacy-340xx<=340.108-27
debian/nvidia-graphics-drivers-legacy-390xx
390.157-1~deb11u1390.157-15

Event History

Nov 13, 2018
CVE Published
05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:09 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:34 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:35 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-6260?

CVE-2018-6260 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA graphics driver that allows access to application data processed on the GPU through a side channel exposed by the GPU performance counters.

2

Is CVE-2018-6260 a remote attack vector?

No, CVE-2018-6260 requires local user access and is not a network or remote attack vector.

3

Which software versions are affected by the CVE-2018-6260 vulnerability?

The NVIDIA graphics driver versions 390.116, 390.116-0ubuntu0.18.04.1, 390.116-0ubuntu0.18.10.1, 418.226.00-3, 470.199.02-1, 525.125.06-1~deb12u1, 525.125.06-2, 340.108-3~deb10u1, 340.108-20, 390.154-1~deb10u1, 390.157-1~deb10u1, 390.157-1~deb11u1, and 390.157-5 are affected by the CVE-2018-6260 vulnerability.

4

Is there a severity rating for CVE-2018-6260?

Yes, CVE-2018-6260 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

5

How can I fix the CVE-2018-6260 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2018-6260 vulnerability, update your NVIDIA graphics driver to version 390.116 or apply the relevant security patches provided by your operating system.

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