Race condition in Google, Google Android



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-9703
CWE-ID CWE-362
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU37831

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9703

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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, a race condition in a Camera driver can lead to a Use After Free condition.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-12-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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