How severe is CVE-2017-6261?

CVE-2017-6261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6261?

CVE-2017-6261 primarily affects Nvidia Vibrante Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6261?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-6261 published?

CVE-2017-6261 was published on 2019-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6261

CVE-2017-6261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Vibrante Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nvidia Vibrante Linux
Published: 2019-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Vibrante Linux version 1.1, 2.0, and 2.2 contains a vulnerability in the user space driver in which protection mechanisms are insufficient, may lead to denial of service or information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6261?: NVIDIA Vibrante Linux version 1.1, 2.0, and 2.2 contains a vulnerability in the user space driver in which protection mechanisms are insufficient, may lead to denial of service or information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2017-6261?: CVE-2017-6261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6261?: CVE-2017-6261 primarily affects Nvidia Vibrante Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-6261 published?: CVE-2017-6261 was published on 2019-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://data.hackinn.com/ppt/BlackHat-USA-2018/us-18-Liu-Over-The-Air-How-We-Remotely-Compromised-The-Gateway-Bcm-And-Autopilot-Ecus-Of-Tesla-Cars-wp.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:vibrante_linux:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:vibrante_linux:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:vibrante_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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