What is CVE-2017-14908?

CVE-2017-14908 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2017-12-05.

How severe is CVE-2017-14908?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2017-14908

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, the SafeSwitch test application does not properly validate the number of blocks to verify.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.001 (28.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android
Qualcomm, Inc. Android For Msm, Firefox Os Qrd — versions All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

product-security@qualcomm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
product-security@qualcomm.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14908?: CVE-2017-14908 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2017-12-05.
How severe is CVE-2017-14908?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.