SB2017081120 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: August 11, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017081120
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8271)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Out of bound memory write can happen in the MDSS Rotator driver in all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel by an unsanitized userspace-controlled parameter.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.