CVE-2017-7366 Missing authorization in n/a
An Android kernel driver fails to validate ioctl parameters, potentially allowing local attackers to escalate privileges or execute code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7366?
CVE-2017-7366 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Jun 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a KGSL ioctl was not validating all of its parameters.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7366?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7366?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7366 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2017-7366 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7366 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-84g9-hhmv-42px.