CVE-2017-17766 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In wma_peer_info_event_handler() in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android before 2017-10-03, the value of num_peers received from firmware is not properly validated so that an integer overflow vulnerability in the size of a buffer allocation may potentially lead to a buffer overflow.

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-190

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcaclPatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcaclPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-17766?

CVE-2017-17766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In wma_peer_info_event_handler() in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android before 2017-10-03, the value of num_peers received from firmware is not properly validated so that an integer o...

How severe is CVE-2017-17766?

CVE-2017-17766 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-2017-17766?

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