CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-11050

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android, a vulnerability exists related to the pktlogconf tool that can lead to a buffer overflow. This issue occurs when the pktlog buffer size is less than the minimum required source data size in the host driver.

Risk Assessment

Buffer overflow can lead to unauthorized memory access, creating a risk of executing malicious code and potentially taking control of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that address this vulnerability and to monitor the use of the pktlogconf tool to prevent potential attacks.

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

See all
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 the pktlogconf tool gives a pktlog buffer of size less than the minimal possible source data size in the host driver, a buffer overflow can potentially occur.

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