CVE-2017-8273 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android release from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing fastboot boot command when verified boot feature is disabled, with length greater than boot image buffer, a buffer overflow can occur.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8273?

CVE-2017-8273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In all Qualcomm products with Android release from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing fastboot boot command when verified boot feature is disabled, with length greater than boot image buffer...

How severe is CVE-2017-8273?

CVE-2017-8273 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-2017-8273?

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