CVE-2017-14916 — 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, buffer sizes in the message passing interface are 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-119

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-2017-14916?

CVE-2017-14916 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, buffer sizes in the message passing interface are not properly validated.

How severe is CVE-2017-14916?

CVE-2017-14916 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-2017-14916?

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