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7.8

Android graphics driver may overwrite memory

CVE-2017-14873 · published 8 years ago
Summary

A function used by the graphics driver in Android's core system could write over memory it shouldn't. This could let a malicious app cause crashes or gain higher privileges. Install the latest security updates from Google as soon as they are available.

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, in the pp_pgc_get_config() graphics driver function, a kernel memory overwrite can po...
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in the pp_pgc_get_config() graphics driver function, a kernel memory overwrite can potentially 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
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published10 Jan 2018
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-14873 · NVD
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