Weak Encryption in NVIDIA Security Engine Affects Data Privacy

CVE-2017-6284

What is CVE-2017-6284?

The NVIDIA Security Engine is exposed to a vulnerability that arises from a flaw in its Deterministic Random Bit Generator (DRBG). This issue occurs when the DRBG fails to adequately initialize and securely handle sensitive data, utilizing a weakened encryption mechanism. As a consequence, sensitive information may be inadequately protected, leading to potential data leakage. The nature of this vulnerability necessitates immediate attention to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the data processed by the affected systems.

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