Integer Overflow Vulnerability in NVIDIA Shield Video Driver

CVE-2016-6916

Summary

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in nvhost_job.c within the NVIDIA video driver for various Android devices, including NVIDIA Shield TV and Tablet models. This flaw allows local users to exploit unspecified vectors, resulting in a denial of service that may cause the system to crash. The vulnerability can potentially trigger a buffer overflow, leading to further security implications. It is crucial for users and administrators to address this vulnerability by applying the appropriate updates provided by NVIDIA.

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