Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-rated Android security issue affecting NVIDIA Tegra X1 TrustZone code before the 2018-06-05 Android security patch level. A successful attack could let already privileged kernel-level code gain higher control in TrustZone. The source bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any managed Android or embedded Tegra X1 assets that lag behind the June 2018 Android patch level. Business urgency is highest where devices protect sensitive data, run unattended, or cannot be easily monitored.
Technical view
CVE-2017-6294 is a missing bounds check causing a possible out-of-bounds write in NVIDIA Tegra X1 TZ on Android. The described impact is escalation of privilege from the kernel to TZ, with no user interaction required. CVSS and CWE details are not provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely limited to Android devices or firmware builds using NVIDIA Tegra X1 TZ with security patch levels before 2018-06-05. The affected-product metadata is sparse and labels NVIDIA GPU Display Driver, so confirm against vendor and Android bulletin data.
Exploitation context
The bundle states user interaction is not needed and impact is kernel-to-TZ privilege escalation. It does not provide evidence of public exploitation, exploit availability, or CISA KEV listing. Treat this as serious for affected embedded or Android fleets, but do not assume active exploitation from these sources.
Researcher notes
Key evidence is limited to the CVE record and Android security bulletin reference. The bug class is memory corruption in TZ with kernel-to-TrustZone privilege escalation impact. No CVSS vector, CWE, detailed affected versions, exploit indicators, or vendor-specific product matrix are included.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected Android builds to the 2018-06-05 security patch level or later.
- Check NVIDIA and device-vendor firmware guidance for Tegra X1 security updates.
- Prioritize internet-managed or high-value devices if patch deployment must be staged.
- Restrict kernel attack surface where affected devices cannot be immediately updated.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android devices using NVIDIA Tegra X1 hardware or firmware.
- Check each device security patch level against 2018-06-05.
- Confirm vendor advisories reference A-69316825 or N-CVE-2017-6294.
- Record unpatchable devices for compensating controls or replacement planning.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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