PT-2017-1059 · Nvidia+1 · Nvidia Gpu Driver+1

Di Shen + 1 · Published 2017-01-12 · Updated 2017-10-19 · CVE-2016-6776

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions Kernel-3.10

Description The issue is related to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU driver, which is due to inadequate access control. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel, potentially leading to a local permanent device compromise. The compromise may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device.

Recommendations For Android versions Kernel-3.10, consider restricting access to the NVIDIA GPU driver until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the vulnerable driver to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00128

CVE-2016-6776

Affected Products

Android

Nvidia Gpu Driver

References · 6

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-6776 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00128 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6776 · Security Note
• http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/94674 · Note