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CVE-2017-6278

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

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CVE-2017-6278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.33%

24.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaJetson Tx1 Firmware<= 24.2.2
NvidiaJetson Tx1 Firmware<= 28.1
NvidiaJetson Tk1 Firmware<= 21.6
NvidiaTegra K1 Firmware<= 21.6

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-6278?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6278?
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