CVE-2018-6261
First published: Thu Sep 27 2018(Updated: )
NVIDIA GeForce Experience prior to 3.15 contains a vulnerability when GameStream is enabled which sets incorrect permissions on a file, which may to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges by users with system access.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce Experience | <3.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability is CVE-2018-6261.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6261?
The severity of CVE-2018-6261 is high, with a severity value of 7.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-6261?
The affected software for CVE-2018-6261 is NVIDIA GeForce Experience prior to version 3.15.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-6261?
The impact of CVE-2018-6261 can include code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges by users with system access.
How can I fix the vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience?
To fix the vulnerability in NVIDIA GeForce Experience, you should update to version 3.15 or newer.
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