Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Geforce Experience | < 3.16 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4740PatchVendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-25444
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4740PatchVendor Advisory
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-25444
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6265?
CVE-2018-6265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 ses...
How severe is CVE-2018-6265?
CVE-2018-6265 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6265?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Geforce Experience, Microsoft Windows 7.