SB2018031627 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: March 16, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018031627
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-2017-15830)
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 ch_list array index initialization in function sme_set_plm_request() causes potential buffer overflow.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.