How severe is CVE-2017-6295?

CVE-2017-6295 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6295?

CVE-2017-6295 primarily affects Nvidia Shield Tv Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6295?

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-2017-6295 published?

CVE-2017-6295 was published on 2018-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6295

CVE-2017-6295 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Shield Tv Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Nvidia Shield Tv Firmware
Published: 2018-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA TrustZone Software contains a vulnerability in the Keymaster implementation where the software reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer; and may lead to denial of service or information disclosure. This issue is rated as high.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6295?: NVIDIA TrustZone Software contains a vulnerability in the Keymaster implementation where the software reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer; and may lead to denial of service or information disclosure. This issue is rated as high.
How severe is CVE-2017-6295?: CVE-2017-6295 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6295?: CVE-2017-6295 primarily affects Nvidia Shield Tv Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6295?: 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-2017-6295 published?: CVE-2017-6295 was published on 2018-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4631

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:shield_tv_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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