CVE-2017-18304: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2018
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Updated

Insufficient memory allocation in boot due to incorrect size being passed could result in out of bounds access in Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear in version FSM9055, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, 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 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660 and SDX20

Affected Software

53 affected components
Google Android
Qaulcomm Fsm9055 Firmware
Qaulcomm Fsm9055
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 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 430 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 430
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 617 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 617
QUALCOMM Sd 625 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 625
QUALCOMM Sd 650 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 650
QUALCOMM Sd 652 Firmware
QUALCOMM Sd 652
QUALCOMM Sd 810 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 810
QUALCOMM Sd 820 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820
QUALCOMM Sd 820a Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 820A
QUALCOMM Sd 835 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 835
QUALCOMM Sda660 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDA660
Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware
QUALCOMM SDX20

Event History

Aug 6, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Oct 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18304?

CVE-2017-18304 is a vulnerability in Android devices that allows for out of bounds access due to insufficient memory allocation.

2

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18304?

Devices with Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear are affected by CVE-2017-18304.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18304?

The severity of CVE-2017-18304 is high, with a score of 7.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-18304?

To fix CVE-2017-18304, you should apply the necessary patches and updates provided by the device manufacturer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18304?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-18304 on the Android Security Bulletin for August 2018.

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