CVE-2017-14912: Buffer Overflow
In Android before 2018-01-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile [VERSION]: MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, SD 200, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 835, the attributes of buffers in Secure Display were not marked properly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14912?
CVE-2017-14912 has been rated with a medium severity level due to the potential risk it poses to sensitive data.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-14912?
CVE-2017-14912 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon IoT and Mobile platforms including MDM9206, MDM9607, and several SD series models.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14912?
To fix CVE-2017-14912, users should update their affected devices to the latest software versions provided by Qualcomm and device manufacturers.
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2017-14912?
CVE-2017-14912 is associated with buffer attribute mismanagement issues in the Secure Display feature of affected devices.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-14912?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2017-14912; applying security updates is strongly recommended.