# CVE-2018-6271: NVIDIA Tegra OpenMax driver (libnvomx) contains a vulnerability in which the software delivers extra data with the buffer and does not prope

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-02-13 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- Nvidia Corporation Android: version range not reported

## Description

NVIDIA Tegra OpenMax driver (libnvomx) contains a vulnerability in which the software delivers extra data with the buffer and does not properly validated the extra data, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges. Android ID: A-80198474.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106846
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-02-01
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4787
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4910

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