SB2018022413 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



SB2018022413 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android

Published: February 24, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018022413
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local 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-2017-17767)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, the IL client may free a buffer OMX Video Encoder Component and then subsequently access the already freed buffer.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.