SB2017101048 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: October 10, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017101048
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11046)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when an audio driver ioctl handler is called, a kernel out-of-bounds write can potentially occur.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.