CVE-2017-14872
MediumWhile flashing a meta image, a buffer over-read can potentially occur when the number of images are out of the maximum range of 32 in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05.
CVSS 3.0 score
5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-125CVE-2017-14872 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability
What is Out-of-bounds Read?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2017-14872 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-06-01#qualcomm-components
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/abl/tianocore/edk2/commit/?id=1daa83baa41d1e6291e89f69e6487695b6890c01
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2017-14872?
CVE-2017-14872 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2017-14872 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-2017-14872?
CVE-2017-14872 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-14872?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2017-14872. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2017-14872 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2017-14872 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 Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-125 on MITRE CWE →