Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



Published: 2013-02-05 | Updated: 2020-08-11
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2011-1352
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU43102

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1352

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The PowerVR SGX driver in Android before 2.3.6 allows attackers to gain root privileges via an application that triggers kernel memory corruption using crafted user data to the pvrsrvkm device.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 1.0 - 2.3.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=21523
http://jon.oberheide.org/files/levitator.c


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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