CVE-2017-15814

Description

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in msm_flash_subdev_do_ioctl of drivers/media/platform/msm/camera_v2/sensor/flash/msm_flash.c, there is a possible out of bounds read if flash_data.cfg_type is CFG_FLASH_INIT due to improper input validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-03-01 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15814?
CVE-2017-15814 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-15814?
To fix CVE-2017-15814, 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-2017-15814 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-15814 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.
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