CVE-2017-18331: High severity android vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2018
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Updated

Improper access control on secure display buffers in snapdragon automobile, snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660

Affected Software

23 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
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 820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820
Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820A
Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835
Qualcomm Sda660 Firmware
Qualcomm SDA660

Event History

Dec 3, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Jan 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18331?

CVE-2017-18331 has been rated as high severity due to improper access control vulnerabilities affecting sensitive display buffer functions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18331?

To fix CVE-2017-18331, ensure that your device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Qualcomm.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18331?

CVE-2017-18331 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon models including MDM9206, MDM9607, and SD 820 among others.

4

What causes the vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-18331?

CVE-2017-18331 is caused by improper access control mechanisms on secure display buffers used in Qualcomm Snapdragon products.

5

Can CVE-2017-18331 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-18331 could potentially be exploited locally through malicious applications that can gain unauthorized access to display buffers.

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