PT-2017-3415 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2

Published 2017-12-04 · Updated 2017-12-20 · CVE-2017-14918

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 Android for MSM versions prior to the fixed version QRD Android versions prior to the fixed version Android versions using the Linux kernel from CAF (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to a Use After Free condition in the GPS location wireless interface, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This condition occurs due to improper memory management, specifically the use of memory after it has been freed.

Recommendations For Android for MSM, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For QRD Android, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For Android versions using the Linux kernel from CAF, apply the necessary patches or updates to resolve the Use After Free condition in the GPS location wireless interface. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the GPS location wireless interface until a patch is available.

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

BDU:2018-00203

CVE-2017-14918

Affected Products

Android

Linux Kernel

Qrd Android

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14918 · Security Note
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2018-00203 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/102072 · Note
• https://qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins · Note