critical
10
CWE
119 20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-17773: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 05 2018(Updated: )

In Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Wearable and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9206,MDM9607,MDM9650,SD 210/SD 212/SD 205,SD 400,SD 410/12,SD 425,SD 430,SD 450,SD 600,SD 602A,SD 615/16/SD 415,SD 617,SD 625,SD 650/52,SD 800,SD 808,SD 810,SD 820,SD 820Am,SD 835,SD 845,MSM8909W, improper input validation in video_fmt_mp4r_process_atom_avc1() causes a potential buffer overflow.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 412 Firmware
Qualcomm SD412
Qualcomm SD410 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm SD 615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
Qualcomm SD 617 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA617
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD650 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SD 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 205
Qualcomm SD 400 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Qualcomm SD 450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD 600 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
Qualcomm SD 602A Firmware
Qualcomm SD 602A Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Qualcomm SD 808 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-17773?

    The severity of CVE-2017-17773 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-17773?

    The affected software includes Google Android, Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware, and various Snapdragon models.

  • How does CVE-2017-17773 affect Snapdragon devices?

    CVE-2017-17773 results in improper input validation in video handling, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on Snapdragon devices.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2017-17773?

    The CWE for CVE-2017-17773 is CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) and CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation).

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17773?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-17773 in the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103292), [Android Security Bulletin - March 2018](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01), [Android Security Bulletin - March 2018 - CVE-2017-17773](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-03-01/#asterisk).

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