SB2017120518 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: December 5, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017120518
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11007)
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, there is a possibility of stack corruption due to buffer overflow of Partition name while converting ascii string to unicode string in function HandleMetaImgFlash.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.