What is the vulnerability CVE-2017-6295?

The vulnerability CVE-2017-6295 is a flaw in the NVIDIA TrustZone Software Keymaster implementation, which allows for data to be read past the intended buffer, potentially resulting in denial of service or information disclosure.

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6295?

The severity of CVE-2017-6295 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.4.

Which software and devices are affected by CVE-2017-6295?

The NVIDIA Shield TV Firmware up to version 6.2 and Google Android are affected by CVE-2017-6295.

How can CVE-2017-6295 be exploited?

CVE-2017-6295 can be exploited by manipulating the Keymaster implementation in the NVIDIA TrustZone Software to read data past the intended buffer.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-6295?

Yes, NVIDIA has released a fix for CVE-2017-6295. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the NVIDIA TrustZone Software and NVIDIA Shield TV Firmware.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-6295

high

8.4

CWE

125

26/2/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-6295

First published: Mon Feb 26 2018(Updated: )

NVIDIA TrustZone Software contains a vulnerability in the Keymaster implementation where the software reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer; and may lead to denial of service or information disclosure. This issue is rated as high.

Credit: psirt@nvidia.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nvidia Shield Tv Firmware	<=6.2
Nvidia Shield Tv
Google Android

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Reference Links

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4631

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability CVE-2017-6295?
The vulnerability CVE-2017-6295 is a flaw in the NVIDIA TrustZone Software Keymaster implementation, which allows for data to be read past the intended buffer, potentially resulting in denial of service or information disclosure.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6295?
The severity of CVE-2017-6295 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.4.
Which software and devices are affected by CVE-2017-6295?
The NVIDIA Shield TV Firmware up to version 6.2 and Google Android are affected by CVE-2017-6295.
How can CVE-2017-6295 be exploited?
CVE-2017-6295 can be exploited by manipulating the Keymaster implementation in the NVIDIA TrustZone Software to read data past the intended buffer.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-6295?
Yes, NVIDIA has released a fix for CVE-2017-6295. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the NVIDIA TrustZone Software and NVIDIA Shield TV Firmware.

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