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CVE-2018-6243

7.8 · HIGH

NVIDIA Tegra TLK Widevine Trust Application contains a vulnerability in which missing the input parameter checking of video metadata count may lead to Arbitrary Code Execution, Denial of Service or…

Published May 7, 2019CWE-20EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2018-6243 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 7, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

NVIDIA Tegra TLK Widevine Trust Application contains a vulnerability in which missing the input parameter checking of video metadata count may lead to Arbitrary Code Execution, Denial of Service or Escalation of Privileges. Android ID: A-72315075. Severity Rating: High. Version: N/A.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6243?

CVE-2018-6243 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 7, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-6243?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-6243?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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