CVE-2017-11038 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing the boot image header, range checks can be bypassed by supplying different versions of the header at the time of check and use.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-11-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-11-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-11038?

CVE-2017-11038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing the boot image header, range checks can be bypassed by supplying differ...

How severe is CVE-2017-11038?

CVE-2017-11038 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-2017-11038?

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