Improper input validation in Google Android
CVE-2017-15817
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when an access point sends a challenge text greater than 128 bytes, the host driver is unable to validate this potentially leading to authentication failure.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.009 (55.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
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-2017-15817?
- CVE-2017-15817 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-02-23.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15817?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-15817 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.