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CWE
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CVE-2017-18279: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jul 02 2018(Updated: )

Lack of check of buffer length before copying can lead to buffer overflow in camera module in Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in FSM9055, FSM9955, IPQ4019, IPQ8064, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCA9531, QCA9558, QCA9563, QCA9880, QCA9886, QCA9980, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDX20, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm FSM9055
Qualcomm FSM9055 Firmware
qualcomm FSM9955
qualcomm FSM9955 firmware
Qualcomm IPQ4019
Qualcomm IPQ4019 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm 8909 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909
qualcomm MSM8996AU firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9531
Qualcomm QCA9531
Qualcomm QCA9558 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9558 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9563
Qualcomm QCA9563
Qualcomm QCA9880
Qualcomm QCA9880
Qualcomm QCA9886 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9886 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9980 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9980 Firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
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 Snapdragon 800 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm SDM630 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 636 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon High Med 2016
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Qualcomm IPQ8064 Firmware
Qualcomm IPQ8064 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18279?

    CVE-2017-18279 has been classified as critical due to its potential for a buffer overflow involving the camera module.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18279?

    To fix CVE-2017-18279, it is recommended to update to the latest firmware version provided by Qualcomm for affected devices.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18279?

    CVE-2017-18279 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC devices, including models from FSM9055 to QCA9980.

  • Is CVE-2017-18279 exploitable by remote attackers?

    Yes, CVE-2017-18279 may be exploited by remote attackers if the device's camera module is triggered.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-18279?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2017-18279 include system crashes or the execution of arbitrary code on the affected device.

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