SB2017051258 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel



SB2017051258 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel

Published: May 12, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017051258
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0608)

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

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound 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-35400458. References: QC-CR#1098363.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.