SB2018031643 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android
Published: March 16, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018031643
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18065)
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 vent->vdev_id in wma_action_frame_filter_mac_event_handler(), which is received from firmware, leads to arbitrary code execution.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.