Multiple vulnerabilities in nVidia GeForce Experience



| Updated: 2020-07-17
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2018-6261
CVE-2018-6262
CWE-ID CWE-276
CWE-200
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 GeForce Experience
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor nVidia

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU31196

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6261

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GeForce Experience: 3.0 - 3.14.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4725


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.

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU31197

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6262

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

NVIDIA GeForce Experience prior to 3.15 contains a vulnerability when GameStream is enabled where limited sensitive user information may be available to users with system access, which may lead to information disclosure.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GeForce Experience: 3.0 - 3.14.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4725


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.



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