Vulnerability identifier: #VU14599

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6259

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error when GameStream is enabled,. A local attacker can gain access to important data.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.14.1.

Vulnerable software versions

GeForce Experience: 3.0 - 3.14.0

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4685

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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.