CVE-2017-14878 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in the Android Linux kernel allows attackers to cause a denial of service by exceeding an 8-bit length variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-14878?
CVE-2017-14878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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, a length variable which is used to copy data has a size of only 8 bits and can be exceeded resulting in a denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14878?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14878?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-14878 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14878 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-45vq-42x3-g38f.