CVE-2016-6915: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 5, 2016
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in nvhostjob.c in the NVIDIA video driver for Android, Shield TV before OTA 3.3, Shield Table before OTA 4.4, and Shield Table TK1 before OTA 1.5.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Nvidia Shield Tablet Firmware<=4.3.0
Nvidia Shield Tablet
Nvidia Shield Tablet Tk1 Firmware<=1.4.0
Nvidia Shield Tablet Tk1
Nvidia Shield Tv Firmware<=3.2
Nvidia Shield TV
Nvidia Video Driver Android
Google Nexus 9
Google Pixel C
Google Android

Event History

Dec 5, 2016
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Apr 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6915?

CVE-2016-6915 has a severity rating of High due to its potential for remote code execution via a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6915?

To fix CVE-2016-6915, users should update their NVIDIA Shield TV and Shield Tablet to the latest firmware version after careful verification.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-6915?

CVE-2016-6915 affects NVIDIA Shield TV before OTA 3.3 and Shield Tablet before OTA 4.4 and 1.5 respectively.

4

Can CVE-2016-6915 lead to device compromise?

Yes, CVE-2016-6915 can potentially lead to device compromise by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2016-6915 specific to certain versions of NVIDIA drivers?

Yes, CVE-2016-6915 specifically impacts the NVIDIA video driver for Android before specific OTA updates.

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