CVE-2016-6775
HighSummary
CVE-2016-6775 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU driver that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as Critical due to the potential for permanent device compromise.
Risk Assessment
The organization may face permanent device damage, potentially requiring reflashing the operating system for repair. Malicious software could gain full access to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update NVIDIA GPU drivers to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. Additionally, devices should be monitored for unauthorized applications.
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- CVE-2016-8435High
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- CVE-2016-8428High
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Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-31222873. References: N-CVE-2016-6775.