SB2017120618 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6263)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

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.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102106
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01