CVE-2017-9717 — HIGH (7.5) — 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, while parsing Netlink attributes, a buffer overread can occur.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

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-2017-9717?

CVE-2017-9717 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while parsing Netlink attributes, a buffer overread can occur.

How severe is CVE-2017-9717?

CVE-2017-9717 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9717?

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