CVE-2018-6239 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-6239 affecting NVIDIA Jetson TX2. Unauthorized access to cached data may lead to sensitive information disclosure. Find mitigation steps here.
A vulnerability has been discovered in the NVIDIA Jetson TX2, allowing unauthorized access to cached information, potentially leading to data disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2018-6239
This CVE involves speculative execution in the NVIDIA Jetson TX2, enabling local and unprivileged code to access cached data.
What is CVE-2018-6239?
The vulnerability in NVIDIA Jetson TX2 allows unauthorized access to cached information, potentially resulting in the disclosure of sensitive data.
The Impact of CVE-2018-6239
- Local and unprivileged code can gain unauthorized access to cached information
- Potential disclosure of sensitive data
Technical Details of CVE-2018-6239
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- NVIDIA Jetson TX2 vulnerability related to speculative execution
- Unauthorized access to cached information
- Risk of sensitive data disclosure
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Jetson TX2
- Vendor: NVIDIA
- Affected Version: R28.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Local and unprivileged code can exploit speculative execution to access cached data
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-6239 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply updates provided by NVIDIA for versions prior to R28.3
- Monitor for any unauthorized access to cached information
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and firmware to patch vulnerabilities
- Implement access controls to prevent unauthorized data access
Patching and Updates
- Install the updates provided by NVIDIA for all versions prior to R28.3