SB2018031538 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



SB2018031538 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android

Published: March 15, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018031538
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-2017-18063)

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, improper input validation for nlo_event in wma_nlo_match_evt_handler(), which is received from firmware, leads to potential out of bound memory access.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.