CVE-2017-11014 Memory corruption in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the Linux kernel allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via crafted Wi-Fi action frames.

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-2017-11014?

CVE-2017-11014 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Nov 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 android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while parsing a Measurement Request IE in a Roam Neighbor Action Report, a buffer overflow can occur.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11014?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11014?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11014 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-11014 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11014 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gpxc-4jh8-3592.

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