CVE-2017-8242 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a race condition exists in a QTEE driver potentially leading to an arbitrary memory write.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8242?

CVE-2017-8242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a race condition exists in a QTEE driver potentially leading to an arbitrary memory write.

How severe is CVE-2017-8242?

CVE-2017-8242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8242?

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