high
8.8
CWE
20 119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18171: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jul 02 2018(Updated: )

Improper input validation for GATT data packet received in Bluetooth Controller function can lead to possible memory corruption in Snapdragon Mobile in version QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDM710, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm QCA9379
Qualcomm QCA9379
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD410 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Qualcomm SD412 Firmware
Qualcomm SD412
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD427 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 427 firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
qualcomm sd435 firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD650 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm SDM630 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 636 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Qualcomm SD 710 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18171?

    CVE-2017-18171 has a medium severity due to potential memory corruption issues in affected Qualcomm hardware.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18171?

    Mitigation for CVE-2017-18171 can typically be achieved through firmware updates provided by Qualcomm.

  • Which Qualcomm devices are affected by CVE-2017-18171?

    CVE-2017-18171 affects several Snapdragon Mobile versions, including QCA9379 and various SD series models like SD 210, SD 425, and SD 835.

  • Is the memory corruption from CVE-2017-18171 exploitable?

    Yes, the improper input validation in CVE-2017-18171 can potentially be exploited to cause memory corruption.

  • What products are vulnerable to CVE-2017-18171?

    Among the vulnerable products, Qualcomm's QCA9379 and Snapdragon SD series like SD 410 and SD 820 are significant examples.

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