SB2018031630 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: March 16, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018031630
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15834)
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, race condition in diag_dbgfs_read_dcistats(), while accessing diag_dbgfs_dci_data_index, causes potential heap overflow.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.