SB2017011282 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel
Published: January 12, 2017 Updated: August 9, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017011282
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8438)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Integer overflow leading to a TOCTOU condition in hypervisor PIL. An integer overflow exposes a race condition that may be used to bypass (Peripheral Image Loader) PIL authentication. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31624565. References: QC-CR#1023638.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.