SB2017101050 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: October 10, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017101050
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11050)
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 the pktlogconf tool gives a pktlog buffer of size less than the minimal possible source data size in the host driver, a buffer overflow can potentially occur.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.