CVE-2017-6294 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-6294, a high-severity Android vulnerability in NVIDIA Tegra X1 TZ component pre-security patch level 2018-06-05, allowing privilege escalation without user interaction.
Android NVIDIA Tegra X1 TZ component vulnerability pre-security patch level 2018-06-05 allows privilege escalation without user interaction.
Understanding CVE-2017-6294
What is CVE-2017-6294?
Prior to the security patch level of 2018-06-05, a potential out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the NVIDIA Tegra X1 TZ component of Android. This flaw allows for privilege escalation from the kernel to the TZ without user interaction.
The Impact of CVE-2017-6294
- The vulnerability is classified as high severity
- Exploitation does not require user interaction
- Affected version: unspecified
- Android identifier: A-69316825
Technical Details of CVE-2017-6294
Vulnerability Description
In Android before the 2018-06-05 security patch level, the NVIDIA Tegra X1 TZ component contains a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check, leading to privilege escalation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: GPU Display Driver
- Vendor: Nvidia Corporation
- Affected Version: NA
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges from the kernel to the TZ without user interaction.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the security patch level of 2018-06-05 or later
- Monitor vendor security bulletins for updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Android devices with the latest security patches
- Implement security best practices to prevent privilege escalation
Patching and Updates
- Update to the latest security patch level to mitigate the vulnerability