SB2017051627 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google, Google Android



SB2017051627 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google, Google Android

Published: May 16, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017051627
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10238)

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

In QSEE in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel access control may potentially be bypassed due to a page alignment issue.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.