Vulnerability identifier: #VU59556
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
SHIELD TV
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: nVidia
Description
The vulnerability allows a malicious application to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the nvmap ioctl. A malicious application can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
SHIELD TV: 6.0 - 8.0
External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.