CVE-2017-11001 Information disclosure in n/a
An out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel MAC address handling allows attackers to disclose sensitive memory information on Qualcomm Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-11001?
CVE-2017-11001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 21 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, the length of the MAC address is not checked which may cause out of bounds read.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11001?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11001?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-11001 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11001 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cq9g-rgch-gqr8.