CVE-2017-8237
HighSummary
All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel have a buffer overflow vulnerability while loading a firmware image.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the system or execution of malicious code.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel
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- CVE-2017-7371High
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- CVE-2017-7369High
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- CVE-2017-7367High
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- CVE-2017-7365High
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- CVE-2016-10342High
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- CVE-2016-10341High
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- CVE-2016-10340High
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- CVE-2016-10339High
All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel may allow HLOS to overwrite secure memory or read contents of the keystore.
Original NVD description (English source)
In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists while loading a firmware image.