CVE-2017-18051 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 16 Mar 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Improper input validation in the Android Linux kernel allows an attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds memory read via firmware events.

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-2017-18051?

CVE-2017-18051 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 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, improper input validation for event->vdev_id in wma_rcpi_event_handler(), which is received from firmware, leads to potential out of bounds memory read.

Weakness: CWE-20, CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18051?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18051?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18051 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-2017-18051 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18051 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7gjf-9jcc-7444.