Vulnerability Description
In the touch controller function in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, a variable may be controlled by the user and can lead to a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01PatchVendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=be42c7ff1f03964Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01PatchVendor Advisory
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=be42c7ff1f03964Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6421?
CVE-2017-6421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the touch controller function in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, a variable may be controlled by the user and can lead to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2017-6421?
CVE-2017-6421 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6421?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.