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CVE-2017-18140: Use After Free

First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, when processing a call disconnection, there is an attempt to print the RIL token-id to the debug log. If eMBMS service is enabled while processing the call disconnect, a Use After Free condition may potentially occur.

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 MSM8909W
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
qualcomm SD 212 firmware
qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm 205 firmware
Qualcomm 205
qualcomm SD 400 firmware
qualcomm SD 400
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm SDR425
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
qualcomm sd 615 firmware
qualcomm sd 615
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 firmware
qualcomm sd 415 firmware
qualcomm sd 415
qualcomm sd 617 firmware
Qualcomm QCA617
qualcomm SD 625 firmware
qualcomm SD 625
qualcomm sd 650 firmware
qualcomm sd 650
qualcomm sd 652 firmware
qualcomm sd 652
qualcomm SD 820A firmware
qualcomm SD 820A
qualcomm SD 808 firmware
qualcomm SD 808
qualcomm sd 810 firmware
qualcomm sd 810
qualcomm SD 820 firmware
qualcomm SD 820
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SD845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-18140?

    CVE-2017-18140 is a vulnerability in Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18140?

    CVE-2017-18140 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

  • How does CVE-2017-18140 affect Qualcomm Snapdragon devices?

    CVE-2017-18140 affects Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear devices with specific firmware versions.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-18140?

    To fix CVE-2017-18140, update your Android device to at least security patch level 2018-04-05 or install the necessary firmware updates for affected Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18140?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-18140 on the security bulletin page provided by Google.

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