CVE-2017-6263

Name: CVE-2017-6263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-06T18:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6263 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NVIDIA driver contains a vulnerability where it is possible a use after free malfunction can occur due to improper usage of the list_for_each kernel macro which could enable unauthorized code execution and possibly lead to elevation of privileges. This issue is rated as high. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA driver contains a vulnerability where it is possible a use after free malfunction can occur due to improper usage of the list_for_each kernel macro which could enable unauthorized code execution and possibly lead to elevation of privileges. This issue is rated as high. Product: Android. Version: N/A. Android ID: A-38046353. References: N-CVE-2017-6263.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6263?

How severe is CVE-2017-6263?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6263 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6263?

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Source: NVD / NIST