CVE-2017-18169 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

User process can perform the kernel DOS in ashmem when doing cache maintenance operation in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-617

References

https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/06/04/june-2018-code-aurora-sePatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/06/04/june-2018-code-aurora-sePatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18169?

CVE-2017-18169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). User process can perform the kernel DOS in ashmem when doing cache maintenance operation in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.

How severe is CVE-2017-18169?

CVE-2017-18169 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18169?

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