SB2017030837 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



SB2017030837 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android

Published: March 8, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017030837
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0477)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A remote code execution vulnerability in libgdx could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote code execution in an application that uses this library. Product: Android. Versions: 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33621647.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.