Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in NVIDIA Libnvparser for Android
CVE-2017-0340

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 July 2017

Summary

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the NVIDIA Libnvparser component, which arises from improper handling of a memcpy operation that allows user-controlled size input to overwrite memory boundaries. This flaw could lead to memory corruption, potentially enabling local attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges within an affected Android environment. It is crucial for users and developers to be aware of this vulnerability and implement appropriate patches to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Android NA

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99477
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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