CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-14896

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android, there is a memory allocation issue in the mobicore driver that does not validate the length field. This can lead to an undersized buffer allocation, ultimately resulting in a kernel memory overwrite.

Risk Assessment

Kernel memory overwrite can lead to severe system stability issues and potential security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious software.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version that includes security patches and to monitor the system for unauthorized changes.

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, there is a memory allocation without a length field validation in the mobicore driver which can result in an undersize buffer allocation. Ultimately this can result in a kernel memory overwrite.

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