SB2017120618 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android
Published: December 6, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017120618
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6263)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
NVIDIA driver contains a vulnerability where it is possible a use after free malfunction can occur due to improper usage of the list_for_each kernel macro which could enable unauthorized code execution and possibly lead to elevation of privileges. This issue is rated as high. Product: Android. Version: N/A. Android ID: A-38046353. References: N-CVE-2017-6263.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.