Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA Jetson TX2 contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver where input/output control (IOCTL) handling for user mode requests could create a non-trusted pointer dereference, which may lead to information disclosure, denial of service, escalation of privileges, or code execution. The updates apply to all versions prior to R28.3.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Jetson Tx2 | < r28.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4787Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4804
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4787Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4804
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6269?
CVE-2018-6269 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NVIDIA Jetson TX2 contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver where input/output control (IOCTL) handling for user mode requests could create a non-trusted pointer dereference, which may lead to inf...
How severe is CVE-2018-6269?
CVE-2018-6269 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-2018-6269?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Jetson Tx2.