SB2018031639 - Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android
Published: March 16, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018031639
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18059)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, improper input validation for vdev id in wma_scan_event_callback(), which is received from firmware, leads to potential out of bounds memory read.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.