CVE-2016-6917 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 24 Apr 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the NVIDIA video driver allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on affected Android devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-6917?

CVE-2016-6917 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in nvhost_job.c in the NVIDIA video driver for Android, Shield TV before OTA 3.3, Shield Table before OTA 4.4, and Shield Table TK1 before OTA 1.5.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6917?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Nvidia Shield Tablet Firmware, Nvidia Shield Tablet Tk1 Firmware, Nvidia Shield Tv Firmware, Nvidia Video Driver.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6917?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-6917 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6917 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxr7-h3mw-m5v7.