SB2017051263 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Linux kernel

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10277)

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

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Motorola bootloader could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the bootloader. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-33840490.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98149
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42601/