CVE-2018-6254: Infoleak
Published May 10, 2018
·Updated
In Android before the 2018-05-05 security patch level, NVIDIA Media Server contains an out-of-bounds read (due to improper input validation) vulnerability which could lead to local information disclosure. This issue is rated as moderate. Android: A-64340684. Reference: N-CVE-2018-6254.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Android<=8.1
Event History
May 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6254?
CVE-2018-6254 is rated as moderate in severity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-6254?
To fix CVE-2018-6254, upgrade to Android security patch level 2018-05-05 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-6254?
CVE-2018-6254 affects Android versions prior to 8.1 before the 2018-05-05 security patch.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6254?
CVE-2018-6254 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability resulting from improper input validation.
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What could be the impact of CVE-2018-6254?
The impact of CVE-2018-6254 could lead to local information disclosure.