CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-11047

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android, in a graphics driver ioctl handler, the lack of copy_from_user() function calls may result in writes to kernel memory.

Risk Assessment

This could lead to serious security issues, including the potential for unauthorized access to kernel memory, jeopardizing system integrity.

Recommendation

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

Related vulnerabilities

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 graphics driver ioctl handler, the lack of copy_from_user() function calls may result in writes to kernel memory.

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