SB2017051632 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Google, Google Android



SB2017051632 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Google, Google Android

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2017051632
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) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9934)

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

A PKCS#1 v1.5 signature verification routine in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel may not check padding.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.