CVE-2017-15854 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

The value of fix_param->num_chans is received from firmware and if it is too large, an integer overflow can occur in wma_radio_chan_stats_event_handler() for the derived length len leading to a subsequent buffer overflow in all Android releases from CAF (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) using the Linux Kernel.

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-119 CWE-190

References

https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/05/11/may-2018-code-aurora-secPatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-05-01Third Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/05/11/may-2018-code-aurora-secPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-15854?

CVE-2017-15854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The value of fix_param->num_chans is received from firmware and if it is too large, an integer overflow can occur in wma_radio_chan_stats_event_handler() for the derived length len leading to a subseq...

How severe is CVE-2017-15854?

CVE-2017-15854 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-2017-15854?

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