CVE-2017-6289: Nvidia Corporation Android vulnerability

CVE-2017-6289: In Android before the 2018-05-05 security patch level, NVIDIA Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) contains...

In Android before the 2018-05-05 security patch level, NVIDIA Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) contains a memory corruption (due to unusual root cause) vulnerability, which if run within the speculative execution of the TEE, may lead to local escalation of privileges. This issue is rated as critical. Android: A-72830049. Reference: N-CVE-2017-6289.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2017-6289 affects Android devices before the 2018-05-05 security patch level when they include NVIDIA Trusted Execution Environment components. It is a memory corruption issue that could let a local attacker gain higher privileges. The Android bulletin rates it critical, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on Android devices using NVIDIA TEE components that remain below the 2018-05-05 Android security patch level. The provided sources do not identify specific device models, chipsets, or OEM firmware versions. Treat this as high-priority legacy Android exposure. The main business risk is unmanaged or unsupported devices retaining a critical local privilege escalation flaw in trusted execution components. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to the 2018-05-05 security patch level or later.; Check OEM and NVIDIA guidance for device-specific firmware or maintenance requirements.; Prioritize devices with NVIDIA TEE components in managed Android fleets..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 10, 2018, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-05-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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