CVE-2017-18066 — 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, improper controls in MSM CORE leads to use memory after it is freed in msm_core_ioctl().

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-416

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=ff11f44c0c10c94PatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=ff11f44c0c10c94PatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18066?

CVE-2017-18066 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, improper controls in MSM CORE leads to use memory after it is freed in msm_core_ioctl().

How severe is CVE-2017-18066?

CVE-2017-18066 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-2017-18066?

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