SB2018070638 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android



SB2018070638 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android

Published: July 6, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018070638
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3597)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

In the ADSP RPC driver in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05, an arbitrary kernel write can occur.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.