CVE-2018-6246

Description

In Android before the 2018-05-05 security patch level, NVIDIA Widevine Trustlet contains a vulnerability in Widevine TA where the software reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer, which may lead to Information Disclosure. This issue is rated as moderate. Android: A-69383916. Reference: N-CVE-2018-6246.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Nvidia Corporation Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-05-01 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6246?
CVE-2018-6246 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6246?
To fix CVE-2018-6246, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-6246 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6246 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-6246?
CVE-2018-6246 affects Nvidia Corporation Android.
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