CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-6263

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The NVIDIA driver contains a vulnerability where a use after free malfunction can occur due to improper usage of the list_for_each kernel macro. This could enable unauthorized code execution and possibly lead to elevation of privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk to the Android system, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized code and potentially gain elevated privileges.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update NVIDIA drivers to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

NVIDIA driver contains a vulnerability where it is possible a use after free malfunction can occur due to improper usage of the list_for_each kernel macro which could enable unauthorized code execution and possibly lead to elevation of privileges. This issue is rated as high. Product: Android. Version: N/A. Android ID: A-38046353. References: N-CVE-2017-6263.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS