CVE-2017-6278: Buffer Overflow
NVIDIA Tegra kernel contains a vulnerability in the CORE DVFS Thermal driver where there is the potential to read or write a buffer using an index or pointer that references a memory location after the end of the buffer, which may lead to a denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6278?
CVE-2017-278 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Tegra kernel that allows for potential denial of service or escalation of privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6278?
CVE-2017-6278 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How does CVE-2017-6278 impact NVIDIA Jetson TX1?
CVE-2017-6278 impacts NVIDIA Jetson TX1 firmware versions up to 24.2.2.
How does CVE-2017-6278 impact NVIDIA Jetson TK1?
CVE-2017-6278 impacts NVIDIA Jetson TK1 firmware versions up to 21.6.
How can CVE-2017-6278 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2017-6278, users should update their NVIDIA Tegra firmware to versions 24.2.2 or higher for Jetson TX1, and versions 21.6 or higher for Jetson TK1.