CVE-2017-9681

Description

In Android before 2017-08-05 on Qualcomm MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, and all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, if kernel memory address is passed from userspace through iris_vidioc_s_ext_ctrls ioctl, it will print kernel address data. A user could set it to an arbitrary kernel address, hence information disclosure (for kernel) could occur.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
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/2017-08-01 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100210 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9681?
CVE-2017-9681 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9681?
To fix CVE-2017-9681, 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-2017-9681 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9681 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-2017-9681?
CVE-2017-9681 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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