CVE-2014-9942 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In Boot in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability could potentially exist.

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-665

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98243Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98243Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-9942?

CVE-2014-9942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Boot in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability could potentially exist.

How severe is CVE-2014-9942?

CVE-2014-9942 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-2014-9942?

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