Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6278
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-6278
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_tx1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_tx1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_tk1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:tegra_k1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6278
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 10 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6278
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6278
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-6278
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http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4635
Security Bulletin: NVIDIA Jetson TX1, Jetson TK1, Jetson TX2, and Tegra K1 L4T Security Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities | NVIDIAVendor Advisory
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https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4787
Security Bulletin: NVIDIA Jetson TX1 and TX2 L4T - April 2019 | NVIDIA
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