SB2018033028 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: March 30, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018033028
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-2017-15823)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In spectral_create_samp_msg() in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android before 2017-10-11, some values from firmware are not properly validated potentially leading to a buffer overflow.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.