CVE-2017-18159
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CVE-2017-18159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05, while processing a StrHwPlatform with length smaller than EFICHIPINFO_MAX_ID_LENGTH, an array out of bounds access may occur.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05, while processing a StrHwPlatform with length smaller than EFICHIPINFO_MAX_ID_LENGTH, an array out of bounds access may occur.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentsPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-06-01#qualcomm-componentsPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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