CVE-2018-6265
First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )
NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in all versions prior to 3.16 during application installation on Windows 7 in elevated privilege mode, where a local user who initiates a browser session may obtain escalation of privileges on the browser.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce Experience | <3.16 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NVIDIA GeForce Experience vulnerability is CVE-2018-6265.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6265?
The severity of CVE-2018-6265 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is NVIDIA GeForce Experience versions prior to 3.16 on Windows 7.
How can a local user exploit this vulnerability?
A local user who initiates a browser session may obtain escalation of privileges on the browser.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, upgrade NVIDIA GeForce Experience to version 3.16 or later.
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