high
7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9711: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Data

First published: Fri Nov 22 2024(Updated: )

Certain unprivileged processes are able to perform IOCTL calls.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
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Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
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Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
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Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
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Qualcomm 8909 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909
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Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
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Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
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Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
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Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
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Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
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Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
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Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
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Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
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Qualcomm SD617 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA617
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Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
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Qualcomm SD650 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
All of
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
All of
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
All of
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
All of
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
All of
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9711?

    CVE-2017-9711 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unprivileged processes to perform IOCTL calls.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9711?

    To fix CVE-2017-9711, ensure that firmware updates from Qualcomm for the affected devices are applied to mitigate the vulnerability.

  • What types of devices are affected by CVE-2017-9711?

    CVE-2017-9711 affects several Qualcomm firmware versions across different models, including MDM9206, MDM9607, and SD series chips.

  • What are IOCTL calls in relation to CVE-2017-9711?

    IOCTL calls are input/output control calls that can be exploited by unprivileged processes, potentially allowing unauthorized access to system functions.

  • Are all Qualcomm devices vulnerable to CVE-2017-9711?

    No, CVE-2017-9711 specifically affects certain Qualcomm firmware versions and does not apply to all Qualcomm devices.

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