Vulnerability Description
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in the function msm_dba_register_client, if the client registers failed, it would be freed. However the client was not removed from list. Use-after-free would occur when traversing the list next time.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100658Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100658Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8277?
CVE-2017-8277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in the function msm_dba_register_client, if the client registers failed, it would be freed. However the client was not r...
How severe is CVE-2017-8277?
CVE-2017-8277 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-2017-8277?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.