CVE-2017-14917 Memory corruption in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
Improper buffer validation in the Linux kernel message passing interface allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on Qualcomm-based Android devices.
- 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-2017-14917?
CVE-2017-14917 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Dec 2017. 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, buffer sizes in the message passing interface are not properly validated.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14917?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14917 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-2017-14917 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14917 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-832g-fj8w-w49x.