SB2017051280 - Incorrect calculation of buffer size in Linux kernel
Published: May 12, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017051280
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect calculation of buffer size (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0620)
The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Secure Channel Manager 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-35401052. References: QC-CR#1081711.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.