CVE-2017-11046 Memory corruption in n/a
A kernel out-of-bounds write in the audio driver allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on affected Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-11046?
CVE-2017-11046 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 10 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when an audio driver ioctl handler is called, a kernel out-of-bounds write can potentially occur.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11046?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11046?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11046 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-2017-11046 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11046 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5pw-gjgg-4x8h.