CVE-2017-14911: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jan 2, 2018
·
Updated

In Android before 2018-01-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Automobile APQ8096AU, MDM9206, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, it is possible for the XBL loader to skip the authentication of device config.

Affected Software

29 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm Apq8096au Firmware
Qualcomm APQ8096AU
Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU
Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210
Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 205
Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 425
Qualcomm Sd 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430
Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 625
Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 650
Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 652
Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820
Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835

Event History

Jan 2, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Mar 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14911?

CVE-2017-14911 has a high severity rating due to its potential impacts on device security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14911?

To fix CVE-2017-14911, ensure that your device has been updated to the latest security patch released after January 2018.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-14911?

CVE-2017-14911 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon IoT, Mobile, and Automobile platforms including models like APQ8096AU and MSM8996AU.

4

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-14911 involve?

CVE-2017-14911 involves the bypassing of authentication mechanisms, which may allow unauthorized configuration changes.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-14911?

Currently, the best approach for CVE-2017-14911 is to apply the security updates provided by device manufacturers.

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