BlackBerry powered by Android Security Bulletin – September 2017

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BlackBerry powered by Android Security Bulletin – September 2017

Article Number: 000045672 First Published: September 06, 2017 Last Modified: October 26, 2020 Type: Security Bulletin

Purpose of this Bulletin

BlackBerry has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in BlackBerry powered by Android smartphones. We recommend users update to the latest available software build.

BlackBerry releases security bulletins to notify users of its Android smartphones about available security fixes; see BlackBerry.com/psirt for a complete list of monthly bulletins. This advisory is in response to the Android Security Bulletin (September 2017) and addresses issues in that bulletin that affect BlackBerry powered by Android smartphones.

Vulnerabilities Fixed in this Update

The following vulnerabilities have been remediated in this update:

Summary  CVE

Elevation of Privilege in WindowManager

 

 

CVE-2017-0752

Elevation of Privilege in Libminikin

 

 

CVE-2017-0755

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0756

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0757

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0758

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0759

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0760

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0761

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0762

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0763

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0764

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0765

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0766

Elevation of Privilege in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0767

Elevation of Privilege in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0768

Elevation of Privilege in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0770

Denial of Service in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0772

Denial of Service in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0773

Denial of Service in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0774

Denial of Service in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0775

Denial of Service in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0776

Denial of Service in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0777

Denial of Service in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0778

Information Disclosure in Mediaserver

 

 

CVE-2017-0779

Elevation of Privilege in NFC

 

 

CVE-2017-0784

Elevation of Privilege in Broadcom Wi-Fi Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-0786

Elevation of Privilege in Broadcom Wi-Fi Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-0787

Elevation of Privilege in Broadcom Wi-Fi Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-0789

Elevation of Privilege in Broadcom Wi-Fi Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-0790

Elevation of Privilege in Broadcom Wi-Fi Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-0791

Information Disclosure in Broadcom Wi-Fi Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-0792

Remote Code Execution in Kernel

 

 

CVE-2017-8890

Elevation of Privilege in Kernel

 

 

CVE-2017-9076

Information Disclosure in Kernel

 

 

CVE-2017-9150

Elevation of Privilege in Kernel IPX protocol Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-7487

Denial of Service in Kernel

 

 

CVE-2017-6214

Elevation of Privilege in Kernel

 

 

CVE-2017-6346

Information Disclosure in Kernel

 

 

CVE-2017-5897

Information Disclosure in Kernel File System

 

 

CVE-2017-7495

Information Disclosure in Kernel

 

 

CVE-2017-7616

Elevation of Privilege in Kernel SCSI Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-0794

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm Memory subSystem

 

 

CVE-2017-9725

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm

 

 

CVE-2017-9724

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm Audio Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-9720

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm GPU Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-8250

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm Audio Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-9677

Information Disclosure in Qualcomm File System

 

 

CVE-2017-9676

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm WLAN Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-8280

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm Camera Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-8251

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm Camera Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-8247

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm Camera Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-9720

Elevation of Privilege in Qualcomm Video Driver

 

 

CVE-2017-8277

Information Disclosure in Qualcomm Automotive multimedia

 

 

CVE-2017-8281

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

  

CVE-2017-0781

Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver

  

CVE-2017-0782

Information Disclosure in Mediaserver

  

CVE-2017-0783

Information Disclosure in Mediaserver

  

CVE-2017-0785

Available Updates

BlackBerry is making an updated software version available for BlackBerry powered by Android smartphones that have been purchased from ShopBlackBerry.com. Updated software builds may also be available from other retailers or carriers, dependent on their deployment schedules.

To identify an up to date software build, navigate to the Settings>About Phone menu. Look for the following Android security patch level:

  • September 5, 2017 or later

If your BlackBerry powered by Android smartphone does not have an up-to-date software build available, please contact your retailer or carrier directly for security maintenance release availability information.

Legal Disclaimer 

All data and information provided in this advisory (“Information”) are provided for informational purposes only and are provided “as is” without any warranties or guarantees, express or implied, including without limitation, any warranties or guarantees relating to the accuracy or reliability of the contents of the Information. In no event shall BlackBerry Limited and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates (“BlackBerry”) be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages in connection with any reliance on or use of the Information, including without limitation, loss of business revenue or earnings, lost data, damages caused by delays, lost profits or a failure to realize expected savings or revenues, even if BlackBerry was expressly advised of the possibility of such damages. 

Change Log

09-06-2017
Initial publication

09-15-2017
Updated to include four CVEs that address additional vulnerabilities disclosed on September 12, 2017.

12-15-2017
Aligned to new template.

09-19-2020
Changed BlackBerry.com/bbsirt to BlackBerry.com/psirt