SB2017101058 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: October 10, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017101058
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-2017-11059)
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, setting the HMAC key by different threads during SHA operations may potentially lead to a buffer overflow.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.