CVE-2017-11019
HighIn Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, the fd allocated during the get_metadata was not closed even though the buffer allocated to the fd was freed. This resulted in a failure during exit sequence.
CVSS 3.0 score
7.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-119CVE-2017-11019 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability
What is Buffer Overflow?
The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2017-11019 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Vendor Advisory
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2017-11019?
CVE-2017-11019 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2017-11019 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-11019?
CVE-2017-11019 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-11019?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2017-11019. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2017-11019 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2017-11019 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)?
The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. View CWE-119 on MITRE CWE →