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7.8

Google Android kernel can suffer stack corruption

CVE-2017-7369 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The core part of Android that controls audio can write to the wrong place in memory, which may cause the system to crash or be compromised. This affects all Android versions that use the Linux kernel. Install the latest Android updates that include the security fix.

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 all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an array index in an ALSA routine is not properly validating potentially leading to kernel stack corruption.
In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an array index in an ALSA routine is not properly validating potentially leading to kernel stack corruption.
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-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published13 Jun 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-7369 · NVD
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