CVE-2017-14894 — HIGH (7.3)

Vulnerability Description

In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in wma_vdev_start_resp_handler(), vdev id is received from firmware as part of WMI_VDEV_START_RESP_EVENTID. This vdev id can be greater than max bssid stored in wma handle and this would result in buffer overwrite while accessing wma_handle->interfaces[vdev_id].

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14894?

CVE-2017-14894 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in wma_vdev_start_resp_handler(), vde...

How severe is CVE-2017-14894?

CVE-2017-14894 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14894?

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