CVE-2018-6269 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

NVIDIA Jetson TX2 kernel driver vulnerability affecting version R28.3

Understanding CVE-2018-6269

A vulnerability in the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 kernel driver could lead to various risks due to improper handling of user mode requests.

What is CVE-2018-6269?

The vulnerability in the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 kernel driver allows for a non-trusted pointer dereference, potentially resulting in information exposure, denial of service, privilege escalation, or code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6269

The vulnerability affects all versions before R28.3 of the NVIDIA Jetson TX2, posing significant risks to system security and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6269

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 kernel driver.

Vulnerability Description

Improper handling of input/output control (IOCTL) requests in the kernel driver
Non-trusted pointer dereference leading to diverse risks

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jetson Tegra TX2
Vendor: NVIDIA
Affected Version: R28.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploitation through user mode requests
Potential risks: information exposure, denial of service, privilege escalation, code execution

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-6269 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply updates released by NVIDIA to fix the vulnerability
Upgrade affected systems to version R28.3 or higher

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security updates from NVIDIA
Implement secure coding practices and kernel driver development guidelines

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from NVIDIA
Promptly apply patches and updates to ensure system security