CVE-2017-8269 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Userspace-controlled non null terminated parameter for IPA WAN ioctl in all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel can lead to exposure of kernel memory.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99465Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-04-01
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99465Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-04-01

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8269?

CVE-2017-8269 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Userspace-controlled non null terminated parameter for IPA WAN ioctl in all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel can lead to exposure of kernel memory.

How severe is CVE-2017-8269?

CVE-2017-8269 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-2017-8269?

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