SB2018070633 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



SB2018070633 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android

Published: July 6, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018070633
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-2017-18158)

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

Possible buffer overflows and array out of bounds accesses in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05 while flashing images.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.