Vulnerability Description
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when reading from sysfs nodes, one can read more information than it is allowed to.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100658Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100658Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11040?
CVE-2017-11040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when reading from sysfs nodes, one can read more information than it is allowed to.
How severe is CVE-2017-11040?
CVE-2017-11040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.