What is CVE-2018-6243?

CVE-2018-6243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-05-07.

How severe is CVE-2018-6243?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2018-6243

NVIDIA Tegra TLK Widevine Trust Application contains a vulnerability in which missing the input parameter checking of video metadata count may lead to Arbitrary Code Execution, Denial of Service or Escalation of Privileges. Android ID: A-72315075. Severity Rating: High. Version: N/A.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.002 (9.0th 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 Tegra Tlk Widevine Trust Application — versions N/A

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

psirt@nvidia.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
psirt@nvidia.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6243?: CVE-2018-6243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-05-07.
How severe is CVE-2018-6243?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.