CVE-2017-15836 — 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, if the firmware sends a service ready event to the host with a large number in the num_hw_modes or num_phy, then it could result in an integer overflow which may potentially lead to a buffer overflow.

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-190

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-2017-15836?

CVE-2017-15836 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, if the firmware sends a service ready...

How severe is CVE-2017-15836?

CVE-2017-15836 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-2017-15836?

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