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Android audio processing may cause memory corruption

CVE-2017-11025 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Certain Android builds that use the Qualcomm audio framework have a timing flaw in the code that handles audio effects. This flaw can corrupt memory, which might lead to app crashes or allow an attacker to interfere with the device. Install the latest system updates from Google or your device manufacturer to fix the problem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android All versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, due to a race condition in the function audio_effects_shared_ioctl(), memory corrupti...
In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, due to a race condition in the function audio_effects_shared_ioctl(), memory corruption can occur.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.0 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-362Race Condition
Timeline
Published16 Nov 2017
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-11025 · NVD
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