CVE-2017-18124: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 4, 2018
·
Updated

During secure boot, addition is performed on uint8 ptrs which led to overflow issue in Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version FSM9055, IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDX20

Affected Software

73 affected components
Google Android
QUALCOMM Fsm9055 Firmware
QUALCOMM FSM9055
QUALCOMM Ipq4019 Firmware
QUALCOMM IPQ4019
QUALCOMM Mdm9206 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9206
QUALCOMM Mdm9607 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9607
QUALCOMM Mdm9625 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9625
QUALCOMM Mdm9635m Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9635M
QUALCOMM Mdm9640 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9640
QUALCOMM Mdm9645 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9645
QUALCOMM Mdm9650 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9650
QUALCOMM Mdm9655 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9655
QUALCOMM Msm8909w Firmware
QUALCOMM MSM8909W
QUALCOMM Msm8996au Firmware
QUALCOMM MSM8996AU
QUALCOMM Sd 210 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 210
QUALCOMM Sd 212 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 212
QUALCOMM Sd 205 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 205
QUALCOMM Sd 410 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 410
QUALCOMM Sd 412 Firmware
QUALCOMM Sd 412
QUALCOMM Sd 425 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 425
QUALCOMM Sd 430 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 430
QUALCOMM Sd 450 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 450
QUALCOMM Sd 615 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 615
QUALCOMM Sd 616 Firmware
QUALCOMM Sd 616
QUALCOMM Sd 415 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 415
QUALCOMM Sd 617 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 617
QUALCOMM Sd 625 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 625
QUALCOMM Sd 650 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 650
QUALCOMM Sd 652 Firmware
QUALCOMM Sd 652
QUALCOMM Sd 800 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 800
QUALCOMM Sd 810 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 810
QUALCOMM Sd 820 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820
QUALCOMM Sd 820a Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820A
QUALCOMM Sd 835 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 835
QUALCOMM Sd 845 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 845
QUALCOMM Sd 850 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 850
QUALCOMM Sda660 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDA660
Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDX20

Event History

Sep 4, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Oct 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18124?

CVE-2017-18124 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential exploitation allowing for secure boot bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18124?

To fix CVE-2017-18124, users should update their affected Qualcomm firmware to the latest version released by the vendor.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-18124?

CVE-2017-18124 affects multiple Qualcomm products including FSM9055, IPQ4019, and various Snapdragon chipsets.

4

What impact does CVE-2017-18124 have on devices?

The impact of CVE-2017-18124 may allow unauthorized firmware modifications and potential tampering with device security.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18124?

Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2017-18124 other than applying the appropriate firmware updates.

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