SB2017120554 - Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android



SB2017120554 - Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android

Published: December 5, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017120554
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14903)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing the SENDACTIONFRAME IOCTL, a buffer over-read can occur if the payload length is less than 7.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.