CVE-2017-15833 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, untrusted pointer dereference in update_userspace_power() function in power leads to information exposure.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476 CWE-200

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=51ce6aec73d80e1PatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=51ce6aec73d80e1PatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-15833?

CVE-2017-15833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, untrusted pointer dereference in update_userspace_power() function in power leads to inf...

How severe is CVE-2017-15833?

CVE-2017-15833 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15833?

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