Vulnerability Description
The NVIDIA video driver in Android before 2016-05-01 on Nexus 9 devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27251090.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus 9 | - | |
| Android | <= 6.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2434?
CVE-2016-2434 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The NVIDIA video driver in Android before 2016-05-01 on Nexus 9 devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 27251090.
How severe is CVE-2016-2434?
CVE-2016-2434 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2434?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Nexus 9, Google Android.