CVE-2017-6282: High severity nvidia shield tv firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2018
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Updated

NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver contains a vulnerability in NVMAP where an attacker has the ability to write an arbitrary value to an arbitrary location which may lead to an escalation of privileges. This issue is rated as high.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nvidia Shield Tv Firmware<=6.2
Nvidia Shield TV
Google Android

Event History

Mar 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability is CVE-2017-6282.

2

What is the severity of the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability?

The severity of the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability is rated as high.

3

How does the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability impact affected software?

The vulnerability in the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver allows an attacker to write an arbitrary value to an arbitrary location, potentially leading to an escalation of privileges.

4

Which software versions are affected by the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability?

The NVIDIA Shield TV Firmware version up to and including 6.2 is affected by the vulnerability.

5

Is Google Android affected by the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability?

Yes, Google Android is affected by the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability.

6

How can I fix the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability?

It is recommended to apply the latest security updates or patches provided by NVIDIA or the software vendor to fix the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability.

7

Where can I find more information about the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability?

You can find more information about the NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver vulnerability at the following reference: [http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4631](http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4631)

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