Vulnerability Description
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in function msm_compr_ioctl_shared, variable "ddp->params_length" could be accessed and modified by multiple threads, while it is not protected with locks. If one thread is running, while another thread is setting data, race conditions will happen. If "ddp->params_length" is set to a big number, a buffer overflow will occur.
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-2017-9677?
CVE-2017-9677 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 function msm_compr_ioctl_shared, variable "ddp->params_length" could be accessed and modified by multiple threads, wh...
How severe is CVE-2017-9677?
CVE-2017-9677 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-2017-9677?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.