CVE-2017-11079

Description

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing sparse image, uninitialized heap memory can potentially be flashed due to the lack of validation of sparse image block header size.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-01-01 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11079?
CVE-2017-11079 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11079?
To fix CVE-2017-11079, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-11079 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-11079 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11079?
CVE-2017-11079 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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