CVE-2017-18279: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 2, 2018
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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, SnapdragonHighMed2016.

Affected Software

79 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Fsm9055 Firmware
Qualcomm FSM9055
Qualcomm Fsm9955 Firmware
Qualcomm Fsm9955
Qualcomm Ipq4019 Firmware
Qualcomm IPQ4019
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640
Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm Msm8996au Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU
Qualcomm Qca9531 Firmware
Qualcomm Qca9531
Qualcomm Qca9558 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9558
Qualcomm Qca9563 Firmware
Qualcomm Qca9563
Qualcomm Qca9880 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9880
Qualcomm Qca9886 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9886
Qualcomm Qca9980 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA9980
Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210
Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 205
Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 425
Qualcomm Sd 427 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 427
Qualcomm Sd 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430
Qualcomm Sd 435 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 435
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 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 835 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835
Qualcomm Sdm630 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm Sdm636 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM636
Qualcomm Sdm660 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM660
Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20
Qualcomm Snapdragon High Med 2016 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon High Med 2016
Qualcomm Ipq8064 Firmware
Qualcomm IPQ8064

Event History

Jul 2, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
May 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18279?

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

4

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.

5

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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