CVE-2017-14887 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in the Android MSM kernel's SME message processing can lead to a heap buffer overflow, potentially allowing code execution or privilege escalation.
- 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-2017-14887?
CVE-2017-14887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Mar 2018. 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 the processing of messages of type eWNI_SME_MODIFY_ADDITIONAL_IES, an integer overflow leading to heap buffer overflow may potentially occur.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14887?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14887?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14887 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-14887 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14887 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pc82-qcfm-7cwm.