CVE-2017-11078 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while processing the boot image header, an out of bounds read can occur in boot.

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	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=c975b4c716511c9086f6ePatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=c975b4c716511c9086f6ePatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-11078?

CVE-2017-11078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while processing the boot image header, an out of bounds read can occur in boot.

How severe is CVE-2017-11078?

CVE-2017-11078 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-2017-11078?

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