SB2017060652 - NULL pointer dereference in Google, Google Android



SB2017060652 - NULL pointer dereference in Google, Google Android

Published: June 6, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017060652
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9949)

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

In TrustZone in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability could potentially exist.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.