How severe is CVE-2018-6259?

CVE-2018-6259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-6259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6259?

CVE-2018-6259 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-6259 published?

CVE-2018-6259 was published on 2018-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6259

CVE-2018-6259 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Geforce Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Nvidia Geforce Experience
Published: 2018-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience all versions prior to 3.14.1 contains a potential vulnerability when GameStream is enabled, an attacker has system access, and certain system features are enabled, where limited information disclosure may be possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6259?: NVIDIA GeForce Experience all versions prior to 3.14.1 contains a potential vulnerability when GameStream is enabled, an attacker has system access, and certain system features are enabled, where limited information disclosure may be possible.
How severe is CVE-2018-6259?: CVE-2018-6259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-6259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6259?: CVE-2018-6259 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6259 published?: CVE-2018-6259 was published on 2018-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4685

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:geforce_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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