SB2018120737 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: December 7, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018120737
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-2017-14888)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, Userspace can pass IEs to the host driver and if multiple append commands are received, then the integer variable that stores the length can overflow and the subsequent copy of the IE data may potentially lead to a heap buffer overflow.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.