CVE-2017-6278
CVE-2017-6278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Jetson Tx1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Nvidia Jetson Tx1 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA Tegra kernel contains a vulnerability in the CORE DVFS Thermal driver where there is the potential to read or write a buffer using an index or pointer that references a memory location after the end of the buffer, which may lead to a denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6278?
- NVIDIA Tegra kernel contains a vulnerability in the CORE DVFS Thermal driver where there is the potential to read or write a buffer using an index or pointer that references a memory location after the end of the buffer, which may lead to a denial of service or possible escalation of privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6278?
- CVE-2017-6278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-6278 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6278?
- CVE-2017-6278 primarily affects Nvidia Jetson Tx1 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6278?
- 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-2017-6278 published?
- CVE-2017-6278 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4635
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4787
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_tx1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_tk1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:tegra_k1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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