CVE-2017-6290 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-6290, a high-severity vulnerability in NVIDIA TLK TrustZone in Android allowing local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges. Find out how to mitigate and prevent exploitation.
Android NVIDIA TLK TrustZone Out of Bounds Write Vulnerability
Understanding CVE-2017-6290
A high-severity vulnerability in NVIDIA TLK TrustZone in Android could allow local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges.
What is CVE-2017-6290?
- An out of bounds write vulnerability in NVIDIA TLK TrustZone due to an integer overflow
- Exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation without user interaction
- Severity rated as high
The Impact of CVE-2017-6290
- Potential escalation of local privileges without requiring additional execution privileges
- No user interaction needed for exploitation
Technical Details of CVE-2017-6290
Vulnerability Description
- Integer overflow in NVIDIA TLK TrustZone
- Out of bounds write vulnerability
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: GPU Display Driver
- Vendor: Nvidia Corporation
- Version: Not available
Exploitation Mechanism
- Exploitation could result in local privilege escalation
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the security patch level of 2018-06-05 in Android
- Monitor for any unusual activities on affected systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update systems with the latest security patches
- Implement least privilege access controls to limit escalation possibilities
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from Nvidia and Android