PT-2017-2132 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2

Published 2017-05-16 · Updated 2017-07-11 · CVE-2014-9933

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment for Android versions (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue exists due to insufficient input validation in the HLOS microprogram component of the Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment for Android. This can allow a remote attacker to access kernel modules beyond their permissions. The problem is also described as allowing HLOS to write to fuses for which it should not have access, due to missing input validation in Android releases using the Linux kernel from the CAF repository.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-01309

CVE-2014-9933

Affected Products

Android

Linux Kernel

Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment For Android

References · 5

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9933 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-01309 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1038201 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/97329 · Note