What is CVE-2017-15845?

CVE-2017-15845 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-01-10.

How severe is CVE-2017-15845?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2017-15845

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an invalid input of firmware size (negative value) from user space can potentially lead to the memory leak or buffer overflow during the WLAN cal data store operation.

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

EPSS: 0.002 (4.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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)

References

product-security@qualcomm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15845?: CVE-2017-15845 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-01-10.
How severe is CVE-2017-15845?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.