CVE-2018-6242: Buffer Overflow

Published May 1, 2018
·
Updated

Some NVIDIA Tegra mobile processors released prior to 2016 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in BootROM Recovery Mode (RCM). An attacker with physical access to the device's USB and the ability to force the device to reboot into RCM could exploit the vulnerability to execute unverified code.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Nvidia Tegra Bootrom Rcm
Nvidia Tegra mobile processor
All of the following
Nvidia Tegra Bootrom Rcm
Nvidia Tegra mobile processor

Event History

May 1, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6242?

CVE-2018-6242 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized code execution with physical access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6242?

To mitigate CVE-2018-6242, ensure that your device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-6242?

CVE-2018-6242 affects some NVIDIA Tegra mobile processors released prior to 2016.

4

Can CVE-2018-6242 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2018-6242 requires physical access to the device, making remote exploitation impractical.

5

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-6242?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-6242 allows attackers to execute unverified code on the affected NVIDIA Tegra device.

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