CVE-2017-18054 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 16 Mar 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Improper input validation in the Android Linux kernel allows a buffer overflow via firmware input, potentially enabling 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-2017-18054?

CVE-2017-18054 is a high-severity memory corruption 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, improper input validation for num_vdev_mac_entries in wma_pdev_hw_mode_transition_evt_handler(), which is received from firmware, leads to potential buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-20, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18054?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18054?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18054 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-2017-18054 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18054 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3gg7-5g25-qc9r.