Google has released the September 2017Â Android Security Bulletin. Partners have had access to the warnings in this month’s bulletin for at least a month.
The September bulletin has two security patch levels to provide Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.
- 2017-09-01: Partial security patch level string. This security patch level string indicates that all issues associated with 2017-09-01 (and all previous security patch level strings) are addressed.
- 2017-09-05: Complete security patch level string. This security patch level string indicates that all issues associated with 2017-09-01 and 2017-09-05 (and all previous security patch level strings) are addressed.
The most severe of these issues is a critical severity vulnerability in media framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device, assuming the platform and service mitigations are turned off for development purposes or if successfully bypassed.
Alongside the bulletin, Google have released a security update to Google devices through an over-the-air (OTA) update. The Google device firmware images have also been released to the Google Developer site. Security patch levels of September 05, 2017 or later address all of these issues.
The tables below contains a list of security vulnerabilities, the Common Vulnerability and Exposures ID (CVE), the assessed severity, and whether or not Google devices are affected. The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device, assuming the platform and service mitigations are disabled for development purposes or if successfully bypassed.
Android and Google Play Mitigations
This is a summary of the mitigations provided by the Android security platform and service protections such as Google Play Protect. These capabilities reduce the likelihood that security vulnerabilities could be successfully exploited on Android.
- Exploitation for many issues on Android is made more difficult by enhancements in newer versions of the Android platform. All users are encouraged to update to the latest version of Android where possible.
- The Android security team actively monitors for abuse through Google Play Protect and warns users about Potentially Harmful Applications. Google Play Protect is enabled by default on devices with Google Mobile Services, and is especially important for users who install apps from outside of Google Play.
Security patch levels of 2017-09-01 or later must address the following issues.
Framework
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a local malicious application to bypass user interaction requirements in order to gain access to additional permissions.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Updated AOSP versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-0752 | A-62196835 | EoP | High | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
Libraries
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Updated AOSP versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-0753 | A-62218744 | RCE | High | 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-6983 | A-63852675 | RCE | High | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0755 | A-32178311 | EoP | High | 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
Media Framework
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Updated AOSP versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-0756 | A-34621073 | RCE | Critical | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0757 | A-36006815 | RCE | Critical | 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0758 | A-36492741 | RCE | Critical | 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0759 | A-36715268 | RCE | Critical | 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0760 | A-37237396 | RCE | Critical | 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0761 | A-38448381 | RCE | Critical | 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0762 | A-62214264 | RCE | Critical | 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0763 | A-62534693 | RCE | Critical | 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0764 | A-62872015 | RCE | Critical | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0765 | A-62872863 | RCE | Critical | 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0766 | A-37776688 | RCE | High | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0767 | A-37536407 | EoP | High | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0768 | A-62019992 | EoP | High | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0769 | A-37662122 | EoP | High | 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0770 | A-38234812 | EoP | High | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0771 | A-37624243 | DoS | High | 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0772 | A-38115076 | DoS | High | 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0773 | A-37615911 | DoS | High | 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0774 | A-62673844 | DoS | High | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| CVE-2017-0775 | A-62673179 | DoS | High | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| CVE-2017-0776 | A-38496660 | ID | Moderate | 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
| DoS | High | 6.0.1 | ||
| CVE-2017-0777 | A-38342499 | ID | Moderate | 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| DoS | High | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1 | ||
| CVE-2017-0778 | A-62133227 | ID | Moderate | 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
| DoS | High | 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1 | ||
| CVE-2017-0779 | A-38340117 | ID | Moderate | 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
Runtime
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to cause an application to hang.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Updated AOSP versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-0780 | A-37742976 | DoS | High | 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0 |
System
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a local malicious application to bypass user interaction requirements in order to gain access to user data.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Updated AOSP versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-0784 | A-37287958 | EoP | Moderate | 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 |
Security patch levels of 2017-09-05 or later must address all of the 2017-09-01 issues, as well as the following issues.
Broadcom components
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a proximate attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-7065 | A-62575138 B-V2017061202 |
RCE | Critical | Wi-Fi driver |
| CVE-2017-0786 | A-37351060 B-V2017060101 |
EoP | High | Wi-Fi driver |
| CVE-2017-0787 | A-37722970 B-V2017053104 |
EoP | Moderate | Wi-Fi driver |
| CVE-2017-0788 | A-37722328 B-V2017053103 |
EoP | Moderate | Wi-Fi driver |
| CVE-2017-0789 | A-37685267 B-V2017053102 |
EoP | Moderate | Wi-Fi driver |
| CVE-2017-0790 | A-37357704 B-V2017053101 |
EoP | Moderate | Wi-Fi driver |
| CVE-2017-0791 | A-37306719 B-V2017052302 |
EoP | Moderate | Wi-Fi driver |
| CVE-2017-0792 | A-37305578 B-V2017052301 |
ID | Moderate | Wi-Fi driver |
Imgtk components
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-0793 | A-35764946 | ID | High | Memory subsystem |
Kernel components
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-8890 | A-38413975 Upstream kernel |
RCE | Critical | Networking subsystem |
| CVE-2017-9076 | A-62299478 Upstream kernel |
EoP | High | Networking subsystem |
| CVE-2017-9150 | A-62199770 Upstream kernel |
ID | High | Linux kernel |
| CVE-2017-7487 | A-62070688 Upstream kernel |
EoP | High | IPX protocol driver |
| CVE-2017-6214 | A-37901268 Upstream kernel |
DoS | High | Networking subsystem |
| CVE-2017-6346 | A-37897645 Upstream kernel |
EoP | High | Linux kernel |
| CVE-2017-5897 | A-37871211 Upstream kernel |
ID | High | Networking subsystem |
| CVE-2017-7495 | A-62198330 Upstream kernel |
ID | High | File system |
| CVE-2017-7616 | A-37751399 Upstream kernel |
ID | Moderate | Linux kernel |
| CVE-2017-12146 | A-35676417 Upstream kernel |
EoP | Moderate | Linux kernel |
| CVE-2017-0794 | A-35644812 | EoP | Moderate | SCSI driver |
MediaTek components
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-0795 | A-36198473 M-ALPS03361480 |
EoP | High | Accessory detector driver |
| CVE-2017-0796 | A-62458865 M-ALPS03353884 M-ALPS03353886 M-ALPS03353887 |
EoP | High | AUXADC driver |
| CVE-2017-0797 | A-62459766 M-ALPS03353854 |
EoP | High | Accessory detector driver |
| CVE-2017-0798 | A-36100671 M-ALPS03365532 |
EoP | High | Kernel |
| CVE-2017-0799 | A-36731602 M-ALPS03342072 |
EoP | High | Lastbus |
| CVE-2017-0800 | A-37683975 M-ALPS03302988 |
EoP | High | TEEI |
| CVE-2017-0801 | A-38447970 M-ALPS03337980 |
EoP | High | LibMtkOmxVdec |
| CVE-2017-0802 | A-36232120 M-ALPS03384818 |
EoP | Moderate | Kernel |
| CVE-2017-0803 | A-36136137 M-ALPS03361477 |
EoP | Moderate | Accessory detector driver |
| CVE-2017-0804 | A-36274676 M-ALPS03361487 |
EoP | Moderate | MMC driver |
Qualcomm components
The most severe vulnerability in this section could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process.
| CVE | References | Type | Severity | Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-11041 | A-36130225 QC-CR#2053101 |
RCE | Critical | LibOmxVenc |
| CVE-2017-10996 | A-38198574 QC-CR#901529 |
ID | High | Linux kernel |
| CVE-2017-9725 | A-38195738 QC-CR#896659 |
EoP | High | Memory subsystem |
| CVE-2017-9724 | A-38196929 QC-CR#863303 |
EoP | High | Linux kernel |
| CVE-2017-8278 | A-62379474 QC-CR#2013236 |
EoP | High | Audio driver |
| CVE-2017-10999 | A-36490777 QC-CR#2010713 |
EoP | Moderate | IPA driver |
| CVE-2017-11001 | A-36815555 QC-CR#270292 |
ID | Moderate | Wi-Fi driver |
| CVE-2017-11002 | A-37712167 QC-CR#2058452 QC-CR#2054690 QC-CR#2058455 |
ID | Moderate | Wi-Fi driver |
| CVE-2017-8250 | A-62379051 QC-CR#2003924 |
EoP | Moderate | GPU driver |
| CVE-2017-9677 | A-62379475 QC-CR#2022953 |
EoP | Moderate | Audio driver |
| CVE-2017-10998 | A-38195131 QC-CR#108461 |
EoP | Moderate | Audio driver |
| CVE-2017-9676 | A-62378596 QC-CR#2016517 |
ID | Moderate | File system |
| CVE-2017-8280 | A-62377236 QC-CR#2015858 |
EoP | Moderate | WLAN driver |
| CVE-2017-8251 | A-62379525 QC-CR#2006015 |
EoP | Moderate | Camera driver |
| CVE-2017-10997 | A-33039685 QC-CR#1103077 |
EoP | Moderate | PCI driver |
| CVE-2017-11000 | A-36136563 QC-CR#2031677 |
EoP | Moderate | Camera driver |
| CVE-2017-8247 | A-62378684 QC-CR#2023513 |
EoP | Moderate | Camera driver |
| CVE-2017-9720 | A-36264696 QC-CR#2041066 |
EoP | Moderate | Camera driver |
| CVE-2017-8277 | A-62378788 QC-CR#2009047 |
EoP | Moderate | Video driver |
| CVE-2017-8281 | A-62378232 QC-CR#2015892 |
ID | Moderate | Automotive multimedia |
| CVE-2017-11040 | A-37567102 QC-CR#2038166 |
ID | Moderate | Video driver |
Google device updates
This table contains the security patch level in the latest over-the-air update (OTA) and firmware images for Google devices. The Google device firmware images are available on the Google Developer site.
| Google device | Security patch level |
|---|---|
| Pixel / Pixel XL | September 05, 2017 |
| Nexus 5X | September 05, 2017 |
| Nexus 6 | September 05, 2017 |
| Nexus 6P | September 05, 2017 |
| Nexus 9 | September 05, 2017 |
| Nexus Player | September 05, 2017 |
| Pixel C | September 05, 2017 |
Full details of the September 2017 Android Security Bulletin are available here.
