CVE-2017-8279

Description

In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, missing race condition protection while updating msg mask table can lead to buffer over-read. Also access to freed memory can happen while updating msg_mask information.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
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/2017-11-01 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8279?
CVE-2017-8279 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8279?
To fix CVE-2017-8279, 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-2017-8279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8279 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-2017-8279?
CVE-2017-8279 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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