SB2017011284 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel
Published: January 12, 2017 Updated: August 9, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017011284
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8440)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Possible buffer overflow in SMMU system call. Improper input validation in ADSP SID2CB system call may result in hypervisor memory overwrite. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID: A-31625306. References: QC-CR#1036747.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.