high
7.8
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18296

First published: Mon Aug 06 2018(Updated: )

Access control on applications is not applied while accessing SafeSwitch services can lead to improper access in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SDA660, SDX20.

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 MSM8996AU Firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU Firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
qualcomm SD 212 firmware
qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm 205 firmware
Qualcomm 205
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 625 firmware
qualcomm SD 625
qualcomm sd 650 firmware
qualcomm sd 650
qualcomm sd 652 firmware
qualcomm sd 652
qualcomm SD 820 firmware
qualcomm SD 820
qualcomm SD 820A firmware
qualcomm SD 820A
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm SDR425
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
qualcomm sd 617 firmware
Qualcomm QCA617
Qualcomm SD845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845 Firmware
qualcomm SDA660 firmware
qualcomm SDA660

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18296?

    CVE-2017-18296 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to improper access control in various Qualcomm chipsets.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18296?

    Fixing CVE-2017-18296 involves applying the appropriate firmware updates provided by Qualcomm for affected chipsets.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18296?

    CVE-2017-18296 affects a range of Qualcomm chipsets including MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, and various Snapdragon models.

  • Can CVE-2017-18296 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2017-18296 can allow unauthorized access to SafeSwitch services due to improper access control.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-18296?

    At this time, there is no public information regarding specific exploits for CVE-2017-18296.

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