Integer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2017-6290
In Android before the 2018-06-05 security patch level, NVIDIA TLK TrustZone contains a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow which could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction not needed for exploitation. This issue is rated as high. Version: N/A. Android: A-69559414. Reference: N-CVE-2017-6290.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (8.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android
- Nvidia Corporation Gpu Display Driver — versions NA
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@nvidia.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6290?
- CVE-2017-6290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-06-07.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6290?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-6290 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.