CVE-2017-11057 Information disclosure in n/a
A vulnerability in the Android Linux kernel allows local attackers to disclose kernel memory or cause a fault via compatibility mode.
- 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-2017-11057?
CVE-2017-11057 is a high-severity 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, in compatibility mode, flash_data from 64-bit userspace may cause disclosure of kernel memory or a fault due to using a userspace-provided address.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11057?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11057?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11057 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-11057 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11057 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f59-85hr-w8q2.