CVE-2017-6275 Information disclosure in Pixel

High 7.5 Published Updated

A missing bounds check in the Android thermal driver allows attackers to read arbitrary kernel memory, potentially exposing sensitive system data.

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-2017-6275?

CVE-2017-6275 is a high-severity 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 information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Thermal Driver, where a missing bounds checking in the thermal driver could allow a read from an arbitrary kernel address. This issue is rated as moderate. Product: Pixel. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-34702397. References: N-CVE-2017-6275.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6275?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6275?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6275 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-6275 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6275 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-xpjq-rwvv-6r33.

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