Vulnerability identifier: #VU15338

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE‑2018‑6261

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GeForce Experience
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: nVidia

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to GameStream is enabled which sets incorrect permissions on a file. A local attacker can cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.15 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

GeForce Experience: 3.0 - 3.14.1

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4725

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.