SB2017040846 - Incorrect calculation of buffer size in Linux kernel



SB2017040846 - Incorrect calculation of buffer size in Linux kernel

Published: April 8, 2017 Updated: August 10, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2017040846
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Incorrect calculation of buffer size (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0569)

CWE-ID: CWE-131 - Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size

CVSSv4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


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

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Broadcom Wi-Fi driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-34198729. References: B-RB#110666.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.