SB2018051029 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: May 10, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018051029
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 write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6293)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In Android before the 2018-05-05 security patch level, NVIDIA Tegra X1 TZ contains a vulnerability in Widevine TA where the software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer, which may lead to escalation of Privileges. This issue is rated as high. Android: A-69377364. Reference: N-CVE-2017-6293.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.