In DisplayFtmItem in the bootloader, there is an out-of-bounds write due to reading a string without verifying that it's null-terminated. This could lead to a secure boot bypass and a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-68269077.
The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01 | vendor advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102423 | third party advisory vdb entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106 | third party advisory vdb entry |