SB2018040313 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android



SB2018040313 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android

Published: April 3, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018040313
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11075)

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

In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, if cmd_pkt and reg_pkt are called from different userspace threads, a use after free condition can potentially occur in wdsp_glink_write().


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.