PT-2017-2209 · Google · Android

Published 2017-06-06 · Updated 2017-06-09 · CVE-2014-9926

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 Android versions prior to the fixed version

Description The issue is related to a Use After Free vulnerability in the GNSS component of the Android operating system. This vulnerability is associated with the improper use of memory after it has been freed. Exploitation of this issue could potentially allow a remote attacker to access protected information.

Recommendations For Android versions prior to the fixed version, consider restricting access to the GNSS component until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the GNSS functionality in sensitive operations until the issue is resolved.

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-01402

CVE-2014-9926

Affected Products

Android

References · 4

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-01402 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9926 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/98228 · Note