SB2017040514 - Input validation error in Linux kernel



SB2017040514 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

Published: April 5, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017040514
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0329)

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

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA boot and power management processor driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the boot and power management processor. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.18. Android ID:A-34115304. References: N-CVE-2017-0329.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.