high
7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18303: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Aug 06 2018(Updated: )

While processing the sensors registry configuration file, if inputs are not validated a buffer overflow will occur in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MMDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, 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 8909 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909
qualcomm MSM8996AU firmware
Qualcomm MSM8996AU 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 SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD600 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
Qualcomm SD617 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA617
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 SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is vulnerability CVE-2017-18303?

    Vulnerability CVE-2017-18303 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear devices running certain versions of MMDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16.

  • What is the severity of vulnerability CVE-2017-18303?

    The severity of vulnerability CVE-2017-18303 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by vulnerability CVE-2017-18303?

    Vulnerability CVE-2017-18303 affects Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear devices running versions MMDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16.

  • How can I fix vulnerability CVE-2017-18303?

    To fix vulnerability CVE-2017-18303, it is recommended to update the affected devices to the latest firmware or software version provided by the vendor.

  • Where can I find more information about vulnerability CVE-2017-18303?

    More information about vulnerability CVE-2017-18303 can be found in the Android Security Bulletin of August 2018 and the associated security tracker.

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