Vulnerability Description
While flashing meta image, a buffer over-read may potentially occur when the image size is smaller than the image header size or is smaller than the image header size + total image header entry in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentPatchVendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/abl/tianocore/edk2/commit/?id=c8dc3bf07ee9Patch
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentPatchVendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/abl/tianocore/edk2/commit/?id=c8dc3bf07ee9Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14893?
CVE-2017-14893 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). While flashing meta image, a buffer over-read may potentially occur when the image size is smaller than the image header size or is smaller than the image header size + total image header entry in And...
How severe is CVE-2017-14893?
CVE-2017-14893 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-2017-14893?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.