CVE-2018-6271: NVIDIA Tegra OpenMax driver (libnvomx) contains a vulnerability in which the software delivers extra data w...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects NVIDIA Tegra Android multimedia driver code. A flaw in handling extra buffer data could crash a device or potentially let an attacker gain higher privileges. Sources do not provide CVSS, exact affected device models, or active exploitation evidence, so urgency depends on whether the organization still runs Tegra-based Android builds using vulnerable libnvomx. Exposure is most likely in Android devices or embedded products using NVIDIA Tegra multimedia components, especially older OEM images. The provided sources list product data only as NVIDIA Android with version n/a, so exact model and version exposure cannot be confirmed from this bundle. Handle as a targeted legacy-platform risk, not a broad enterprise emergency. If Tegra Android devices exist in production, prioritize patch verification because the stated outcomes include denial of service and privilege escalation. If no such devices exist, record non-exposure with evidence. Mitigation focus: Check Android and NVIDIA advisories for applicable device-specific updates.; Apply vendor or OEM firmware updates where this CVE is listed as fixed.; Prioritize unsupported Tegra Android devices for replacement or isolation..

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Jun 6, 2026, 21:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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