SB2018031537 - Out-of-bounds read in Google, Google Android
Published: March 15, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018031537
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 read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18056)
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, improper input validation for vdev_id in wma_unified_bcntx_status_event_handler() which is received from firmware leads to potential out of bounds memory read.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.