SB2017040802 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0564)

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

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel ION subsystem 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, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-34276203.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97344
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01