SB2017081121 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: August 11, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017081121
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8273)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In all Qualcomm products with Android release from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing fastboot boot command when verified boot feature is disabled, with length greater than boot image buffer, a buffer overflow can occur.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.