CVE-2018-6268 : Security Advisory and Response

NVIDIA Tegra library vulnerability in libnvmmlite_video.so component

Understanding CVE-2018-6268

A vulnerability in the NVIDIA Tegra library poses a risk of denial of service or privilege escalation due to memory access after release.

What is CVE-2018-6268?

The vulnerability in libnvmmlite_video.so component of the NVIDIA Tegra library can lead to denial of service or privilege escalation. It has been assigned Android ID A-80433161.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6268

The vulnerability could allow attackers to exploit memory that has been released, potentially resulting in denial of service or privilege escalation.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6268

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in the NVIDIA Tegra library.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in libnvmmlite_video.so component allows unauthorized access to released memory, leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Android
Vendor: Nvidia Corporation
Affected Version: n/a

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by accessing memory that has already been released, potentially causing denial of service or privilege escalation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to address and prevent the CVE-2018-6268 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Nvidia Corporation promptly.
Monitor vendor sources for security bulletins and updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Implement access controls and monitoring to prevent unauthorized memory access.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Nvidia Corporation.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released to address the vulnerability.