CVE-2014-9931 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel can potentially occur if an OEM performs an app region size customization due to a hard-coded value.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97329Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97329Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-9931?

CVE-2014-9931 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A buffer overflow vulnerability in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel can potentially occur if an OEM performs an app region size customization due to a hard-coded value.

How severe is CVE-2014-9931?

CVE-2014-9931 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-2014-9931?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.