PT-2017-2209
CVE-2014-9926
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Published
2017-06-06
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Updated
2017-06-09
Description by
CVSS 2.0
9.3
HighMetricsAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Android versions prior to the fixed version
Description
The issue is related to a Use After Free vulnerability in the GNSS component of the Android operating system. This vulnerability is associated with the improper use of memory after it has been freed. Exploitation of this issue could potentially allow a remote attacker to access protected information.
Recommendations
For Android versions prior to the fixed version, consider restricting access to the GNSS component until a patch is available.
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the GNSS functionality in sensitive operations until the issue is resolved.
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