CVE-2017-9697 — HIGH (7.0) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a race condition can allow access to already freed memory while reading command registration table entries in diag_dbgfs_read_table.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101160Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-10-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101160Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-10-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9697?

CVE-2017-9697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a race condition can allow access to already freed memory while reading command registra...

How severe is CVE-2017-9697?

CVE-2017-9697 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9697?

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