PT-2017-2702 · Linux · Linux Kernel

Published 2017-04-18 · Updated 2017-08-23 · CVE-2015-9036

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the Linux kernel of the Android operating system from the CAF repository. It occurs due to an incorrect length being used to clear a memory buffer, resulting in adjacent memory corruption. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause memory damage.

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

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-01931

CVE-2015-9036

Affected Products

Linux Kernel

References · 4

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-01931 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-9036 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/99467 · Note