CVE-2017-15828 Integer overflow in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
An integer overflow in the LK keystore access allows potential buffer overflows, risking code execution on Qualcomm-based 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-2017-15828?
CVE-2017-15828 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 18 Sep 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while accessing the keystore in LK, an integer overflow vulnerability exists which may potentially lead to a buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15828?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15828?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15828 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-15828 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15828 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p939-h8xq-qhw8.