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7.5

Google Android may read beyond buffer when handling network messages

CVE-2017-9717 · published 9 years ago
Summary

All Android versions that use the Linux kernel can be tricked into reading more data than it should when processing certain system messages. This could cause an app or the system to crash or expose information unintentionally. Install the latest Android 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 8.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while parsing Netlink attributes, a buffer overread can occur.
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while parsing Netlink attributes, a buffer overread can occur.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-9717 · NVD
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