CVE-2017-6274 Memory corruption in Pixel
A missing bounds check in the thermal throttle driver allows an out-of-bounds write, enabling local privilege escalation on 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-2017-6274?
CVE-2017-6274 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An elevation of Privilege vulnerability exists in the Thermal Driver, where a missing bounds checks in the thermal throttle driver can cause an out-of-bounds write in the kernel. This issue is rated as moderate. Product: Pixel. Version: N/A. Android ID: A-34705801. References: N-CVE-2017-6274.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6274?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6274?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6274 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-2017-6274 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6274 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4rm-9j7p-2g5q.