CVE-2018-6260

Description

NVIDIA graphics driver contains a vulnerability that may allow access to application data processed on the GPU through a side channel exposed by the GPU performance counters. Local user access is required. This is not a network or remote attack vector.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory custhelp.com Vendor Advisory custhelp.com
Affected: Nvidia Corporation GPU Graphics Driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4772 vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3904-1/ vendor advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4738 vendor advisory
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-26250

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6260?
CVE-2018-6260 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6260?
To fix CVE-2018-6260, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-6260 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6260 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-6260?
CVE-2018-6260 affects Nvidia Corporation GPU Graphics Driver.
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