CVE-2017-14876

Description

In msm_ispif_config_stereo() in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android before 2017-06-21, the parameter params->entries[i].vfe_intf comes from userspace without any bounds check which could potentially result in a kernel out-of-bounds write.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
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.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=f26dbd9d9491333766ba383044064b1304127ac0 third party advisory patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-02-01 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14876?
CVE-2017-14876 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-14876?
To fix CVE-2017-14876, 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-2017-14876 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-14876 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-2017-14876?
CVE-2017-14876 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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