Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Pixel Thermal Driver by Google
CVE-2017-6274

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Pixel
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2017

What is CVE-2017-6274?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the thermal driver of Google's Pixel devices. Due to missing bounds checks, this flaw can lead to out-of-bounds write operations in the kernel, which may allow an attacker to gain elevated permissions, potentially compromising device integrity and user data. It's crucial for users to remain vigilant and apply available patches to safeguard against this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Pixel NA

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-1...
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https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4787
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-6274 : Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Pixel Thermal Driver by Google