CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-11016

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android, there is an issue with improper memory management. When memory allocation fails while creating a calibration block, stale pointers are left uncleared.

Risk Assessment

Uncleared pointers may lead to unpredictable application behavior, posing a risk of exploitation by malware or attackers.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to resolve the memory allocation issue and ensure proper pointer management.

Other vulnerabilities in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android

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Original NVD description (English source)

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when memory allocation fails while creating a calibration block in create_cal_block stale pointers are left uncleared.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS