SB2017040801 - Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Linux kernel

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0563)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC touchscreen driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-32089409.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/19
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97342
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
• https://alephsecurity.com/vulns/aleph-2017009
• https://github.com/alephsecurity/PoCs/tree/master/CVE-2017-0563
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01