CVE-2014-9933 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Due to missing input validation in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, HLOS can write to fuses for which it should not have access.

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-20

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-2014-9933?

CVE-2014-9933 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Due to missing input validation in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, HLOS can write to fuses for which it should not have access.

How severe is CVE-2014-9933?

CVE-2014-9933 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-2014-9933?

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