Fix various small issues in Actuator driver in kernel-msm-camera CVE-2014-9782 remote
asked 2017-07-25 18:07:44 +0300
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drivers/media/platform/msm/camera_v2/sensor/actuator/msm_actuator.c in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 does not validate direction and step parameters, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28431531 and Qualcomm internal bug CR511349. CVSS v3 Base Score: 7.8 High remote
Patch is availableon codeaurora.org.
file affected: kernel-adaptation-sbj-3.4.108.20161101.1/drivers/media/video/msm/actuators/msm_actuator.c lines 361-371 (except 364-367) ; 471-476; 570-581 ; 610-616 + defines of MAX_ACTUATOR_AF_TOTAL_STEPS , MSM_ACTUATOR_MOVE_SIGNED_FAR and MSM_ACTUATOR_MOVE_SIGNED_NEAR
@jovirkku this should have a "tracked by jolla" label
lpr ( 2017-09-19 09:42:21 +0300 )editKernel helps to make communication between the hardware and software and it is necessary to install kernel or driver whenever you want to operate any hardware with your computer. I think you should check this topicsmill.com/essay/argumentative/controversial-argumentative-essay-topics site for the latest drivers for your camera on the internet.
Miky Dean ( 2019-10-16 13:26:02 +0300 )edit