CVE-2017-6211: Input Validation
Telephony. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Other sources
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in the processing of a downlink supplementary services message, a buffer overflow can occur.
Credit
Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-13832
- CVE-2017-13863
- CVE-2017-7131
- CVE-2017-13829
- CVE-2017-13833
- CVE-2017-7083
- CVE-2017-13821
- CVE-2017-0381
- CVE-2017-13825
- CVE-2017-7088
- CVE-2017-13815
- CVE-2017-13828
- CVE-2017-11103
- CVE-2017-13830
- CVE-2017-7072
- CVE-2017-13814
- CVE-2017-13831
- CVE-2017-7114
- CVE-2017-13817
- CVE-2017-13818
- CVE-2017-13836
- CVE-2017-13841
- CVE-2017-13840
- CVE-2017-13842
- CVE-2017-13843
- CVE-2017-13854
- CVE-2017-13834
- CVE-2017-13873
- CVE-2017-7140
- CVE-2017-13813
- CVE-2017-13816
- CVE-2017-13812
- CVE-2017-7086
- CVE-2017-1000373
- CVE-2016-9063
- CVE-2017-9233
- CVE-2017-7376
- CVE-2017-5130
- CVE-2017-9050
- CVE-2017-9049
- CVE-2018-4302
- CVE-2017-7148
- CVE-2017-7078
- CVE-2017-7097
- CVE-2017-7118
- CVE-2017-7133
- CVE-2017-7075
- CVE-2017-7139
- CVE-2017-13806
- CVE-2017-13822
- CVE-2017-7132
- CVE-2017-7085
- CVE-2017-13877
- CVE-2017-7080
- CVE-2017-7146
- CVE-2017-10989
- CVE-2017-7128
- CVE-2017-7129
- CVE-2017-7130
- CVE-2017-7127
- CVE-2017-6211
- CVE-2017-7145
- CVE-2017-7081
- CVE-2017-7087
- CVE-2017-7091
- CVE-2017-7092
- CVE-2017-7093
- CVE-2017-7094
- CVE-2017-7095
- CVE-2017-7096
- CVE-2017-7098
- CVE-2017-7099
- CVE-2017-7100
- CVE-2017-7102
- CVE-2017-7104
- CVE-2017-7107
- CVE-2017-7111
- CVE-2017-7117
- CVE-2017-7120
- CVE-2017-7089
- CVE-2017-7090
- CVE-2017-7106
- CVE-2017-7109
- CVE-2017-7144
- CVE-2017-7142
- CVE-2017-11120
- CVE-2017-11121
- CVE-2017-7103
- CVE-2017-7105
- CVE-2017-7108
- CVE-2017-7110
- CVE-2017-7112
- CVE-2017-7115
- CVE-2017-7116
- CVE-2017-11122
- CVE-2016-9840
- CVE-2016-9841
- CVE-2016-9842
- CVE-2016-9843
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6211?
The severity of CVE-2017-6211 is critical with a value of 9.
What is the description of CVE-2017-6211?
CVE-2017-6211 is a memory corruption issue in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android that can lead to a buffer overflow.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-6211?
Google Android and Apple iOS (up to version 11) are affected by CVE-2017-6211.
How can I fix CVE-2017-6211?
Updating to the latest security patches and firmware versions provided by the vendors (Google, Apple) can help fix CVE-2017-6211.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-6211?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-6211 in the official Android security bulletin for December 2017 and the SecurityFocus website.