CVE-2017-15856 — HIGH (7.0)

Vulnerability Description

Due to a race condition while processing the power stats debug file to read status, a double free condition can occur in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

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-362 CWE-415

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentPatchVendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcaclPatch
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-sePatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentPatchVendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcaclPatch
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/07/02/july-2018-code-aurora-sePatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-15856?

CVE-2017-15856 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Due to a race condition while processing the power stats debug file to read status, a double free condition can occur in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS f...

How severe is CVE-2017-15856?

CVE-2017-15856 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15856?

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