CVE-2016-6917

Name: CVE-2016-6917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-24T19:59:00.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6917 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in nvhost_job.c in the NVIDIA video driver for Android, Shield TV before OTA 3.3, Shield Table before OTA 4.4, and Shield Table TK1 before OTA 1.5.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in nvhost_job.c in the NVIDIA video driver for Android, Shield TV before OTA 3.3, Shield Table before OTA 4.4, and Shield Table TK1 before OTA 1.5.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Shield Tablet Firmware	<= 4.3.0
Nvidia	Shield Tablet Tk1 Firmware	<= 1.4.0
Nvidia	Shield Tv Firmware	<= 3.2
Nvidia	Video Driver	All versions

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94667Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4276/~/security-bulletin%3A-nvidia-shield-contains-multiple-vulnerabilities-inVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01Third Party Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94667Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4276/~/security-bulletin%3A-nvidia-shield-contains-multiple-vulnerabilities-inVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6917?

Buffer overflow in nvhost_job.c in the NVIDIA video driver for Android, Shield TV before OTA 3.3, Shield Table before OTA 4.4, and Shield Table TK1 before OTA 1.5.

How severe is CVE-2016-6917?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6917 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6917?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST