Out-of-bounds Read Affecting linux-qemu-melange package, versions <6.18.16-r0
Threat Intelligence
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- published24 Feb 2026
- disclosed14 Nov 2017
Introduced: 14 Nov 2017
CVE-2017-6264 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Chainguard linux-qemu-melange to version 6.18.16-r0 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream linux-qemu-melange package and not the linux-qemu-melange package as distributed by Chainguard.
See How to fix? for Chainguard relevant fixed versions and status.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the NVIDIA GPU driver (gm20b_clk_throt_set_cdev_state), where an out of bound memory read is used as a function pointer could lead to code execution in the kernel.This issue is rated as high because it could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. Product: Android. Version: N/A. Android ID: A-34705430. References: N-CVE-2017-6264.