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7.8
Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2017-18311

First published: Tue Sep 04 2018(Updated: )

XPU Master privilege escalation is possible due to improper access control of unused configuration xPU ports where unused configuration ports are open in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660, SDM429, SDM439, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9645
Qualcomm MDM9645
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 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 SD410 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Qualcomm SD412 Firmware
Qualcomm SD412
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 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 SDM429W
Qualcomm SD429
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm SDM630 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM632 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM632 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 636 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-18311?

    CVE-2017-18311 is a vulnerability that allows XPU Master privilege escalation due to improper access control of unused configuration xPU ports.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-18311?

    CVE-2017-18311 affects Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18311?

    CVE-2017-18311 has a severity rating of 7.8 (Critical).

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-18311?

    To fix CVE-2017-18311, it is recommended to apply the security patches provided by Google and Qualcomm.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18311?

    More information about CVE-2017-18311 can be found at the following references: [1], [2], [3].

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