CVE-2017-11044

High

Published: 05/12/2017(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android, a race condition exists in a KGSL driver function that can lead to a Use After Free condition.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may allow attackers to exploit freed resources, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system instability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.

Other vulnerabilities in KGSL driver

CVE-2017-11092High
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android, a Use After Free condition may occur in the kgsl_ioctl_gpu_command function of the KGSL driver.

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, in a KGSL driver function, a race condition exists which can lead to a Use After Free condition.

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