CVE-2018-6242

Name: CVE-2018-6242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-01T20:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Some NVIDIA Tegra mobile processors released prior to 2016 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in BootROM Recovery Mode (RCM). An attacker with physical access to the device's USB and the ability to force the device to reboot into RCM could exploit the vulnerability to execute unverified code.. EPSS estimates a 2.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Some NVIDIA Tegra mobile processors released prior to 2016 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in BootROM Recovery Mode (RCM). An attacker with physical access to the device's USB and the ability to force the device to reboot into RCM could exploit the vulnerability to execute unverified code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.74%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Tegra Bootrom Rcm	All versions

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4660Vendor Advisory
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4660Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6242?

How severe is CVE-2018-6242?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6242?

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