CVE-2018-6263

Name: CVE-2018-6263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-27T18:29:02.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6263 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in all versions prior to 3.16 on Windows in which an attacker who has access to a local user account can plant a malicious dynamic link library (DLL) during application installation, which may lead to escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in all versions prior to 3.16 on Windows in which an attacker who has access to a local user account can plant a malicious dynamic link library (DLL) during application installation, which may lead to escalation of privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	< 3.16

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4740Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-25444
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4740Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-25444

Timeline

Published: Nov 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6263?

How severe is CVE-2018-6263?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6263 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6263?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST