CVE-2018-6263
First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )
NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in all versions prior to 3.16 on Windows in which an attacker who has access to a local user account can plant a malicious dynamic link library (DLL) during application installation, which may lead to escalation of privileges.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce Experience | <3.16 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of the NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-6263.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6263?
The severity of CVE-2018-6263 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
What is affected by CVE-2018-6263?
NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions prior to 3.16 on Windows are affected by CVE-2018-6263.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-6263?
An attacker with access to a local user account can plant a malicious DLL during application installation, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
How can the NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability be fixed?
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update to version 3.16 or later of NVIDIA GeForce Experience.
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