CVE-2018-6271

Name: CVE-2018-6271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-13T22:29:00.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6271 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NVIDIA Tegra OpenMax driver (libnvomx) contains a vulnerability in which the software delivers extra data with the buffer and does not properly validated the extra data, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges. Android ID: A-80198474.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Tegra OpenMax driver (libnvomx) contains a vulnerability in which the software delivers extra data with the buffer and does not properly validated the extra data, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges. Android ID: A-80198474.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106846Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4787
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4910
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106846Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4787
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4910
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6271?

How severe is CVE-2018-6271?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6271 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6271?

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Source: NVD / NIST