SB2017120556 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android



SB2017120556 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2017120556
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14907)

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, cryptographic strength is reduced while deriving disk encryption key.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.