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CVE-2017-2724

8.4 · HIGH

Bastet in P10 Plus and P10 smart phones with software earlier than VKY-AL00C00B123 versions, earlier than VTR-AL00C00B123 versions have a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Published Nov 22, 2017CWE-119EPSS 1.35%

Overview

CVE-2017-2724 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Bastet in P10 Plus and P10 smart phones with software earlier than VKY-AL00C00B123 versions, earlier than VTR-AL00C00B123 versions have a buffer overflow vulnerability. An attacker with the root privilege of an Android system may trick a user into installing a malicious APP. The APP can modify specific data to cause buffer overflow in the next system reboot, causing continuous system reboot or arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2724?

CVE-2017-2724 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-2724?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.4, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-2724?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-2724?

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