How severe is CVE-2018-6239?

CVE-2018-6239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium 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 none.

Is CVE-2018-6239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6239?

CVE-2018-6239 affects Nvidia Jetson Tx2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6239?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-6239 published?

CVE-2018-6239 was published on 2019-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6239

CVE-2018-6239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Jetson Tx2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Nvidia Jetson Tx2
Published: 2019-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Jetson TX2 contains a vulnerability by means of speculative execution where local and unprivileged code may access the contents of cached information in an unauthorized manner, which may lead to information disclosure. The updates apply to all versions prior to R28.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6239?: NVIDIA Jetson TX2 contains a vulnerability by means of speculative execution where local and unprivileged code may access the contents of cached information in an unauthorized manner, which may lead to information disclosure. The updates apply to all versions prior to R28.3.
How severe is CVE-2018-6239?: CVE-2018-6239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium 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 none.
Is CVE-2018-6239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6239?: CVE-2018-6239 affects Nvidia Jetson Tx2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-6239 published?: CVE-2018-6239 was published on 2019-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4787

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:jetson_tx2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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