What is CVE-2017-14878?

CVE-2017-14878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-03-15.

How severe is CVE-2017-14878?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2017-14878

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a length variable which is used to copy data has a size of only 8 bits and can be exceeded resulting in a denial of service.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.011 (63.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

product-security@qualcomm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
product-security@qualcomm.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
product-security@qualcomm.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14878?: CVE-2017-14878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-03-15.
How severe is CVE-2017-14878?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.