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CVE-2017-18160

First published: Mon Dec 03 2018(Updated: )

AGPS session failure in GNSS module due to cyphersuites are hardcoded and needed manual update everytime in snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9635M, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M
qualcomm mdm9645 firmware
qualcomm mdm9645
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm MSM8909W
qualcomm SD 835 firmware
qualcomm SD 835
qualcomm SD 845 firmware
qualcomm SD 845
qualcomm SD 850 firmware
qualcomm SD 850
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18160?

    CVE-2017-18160 has been classified with a medium severity rating due to potential impacts on AGPS session failures.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18160?

    To fix CVE-2017-18160, manually update the hardcoded cyphersuites in the affected Snapdragon firmware versions.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18160?

    CVE-2017-18160 affects devices using Snapdragon mobile and wear chipsets, including MDM9635M, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, SD 835, SD 845, and SD 850.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2017-18160 enable?

    CVE-2017-18160 may potentially allow attackers to intercept or manipulate GPS data due to session failures.

  • Is CVE-2017-18160 related to Google Android?

    Yes, CVE-2017-18160 impacts Google Android systems that utilize the specified Snapdragon chipsets.

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