Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in NVIDIA libnvrm on Android
CVE-2017-6287

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 March 2018

What is CVE-2017-6287?

The NVIDIA libnvrm component in Android has a vulnerability that allows for potential out of bounds read due to inadequate bounds checking. This oversight may expose sensitive local information to potential attackers, creating risks for users of affected Android devices. This issue highlights the importance of stringent security practices in software development to prevent unauthorized information leakage.

Affected Version(s)

Android NA

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-0...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-6287 : Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in NVIDIA libnvrm on Android