SB2017111630 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: November 16, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017111630
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11012)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when processing a specially crafted QCA_NL80211_VENDOR_SUBCMD_ENCRYPTION_TEST cfg80211 vendor command a stack-based buffer overflow can occur.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.