Vulnerability Description
app/aboot/aboot.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 and 7 (2013) devices does not validate the page size in the kernel header, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted boot image, aka Android internal bug 28820722 and Qualcomm internal bug CR684756.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 6.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91628
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=2e21b3a57cac7fb876bcf
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-07-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91628
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=2e21b3a57cac7fb876bcf
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9796?
CVE-2014-9796 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). app/aboot/aboot.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5 and 7 (2013) devices does not validate the page size in the kernel header, which allows attackers to bypass intende...
How severe is CVE-2014-9796?
CVE-2014-9796 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9796?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.