CVE-2017-11079 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing sparse image, uninitialized heap memory can potentially be flashed due to the lack of validation of sparse image block header size.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-01-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-01-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-11079?

CVE-2017-11079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing sparse image, uninitialized heap memory can potentially be flashed due ...

How severe is CVE-2017-11079?

CVE-2017-11079 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11079?

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