CVE-2017-18068 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the Android MSM kernel's roam scan filter allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

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-2017-18068?

CVE-2017-18068 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 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 buffer length calculation in wma_roam_scan_filter() leads to buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18068?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18068?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18068 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-2017-18068 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18068 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-2663-pr32-5j3w.

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