CVE-2017-14909 — 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, a count value that is read from a file is not properly validated.

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-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102072Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102072Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-14909?

CVE-2017-14909 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, a count value that is read from a file is not properly validated.

How severe is CVE-2017-14909?

CVE-2017-14909 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-2017-14909?

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