SB2017120530 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



SB2017120530 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android

Published: December 5, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017120530
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6211)

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

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in the processing of a downlink supplementary services message, a buffer overflow can occur.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.