What is CVE-2017-9704?

CVE-2017-9704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-20.

How severe is CVE-2017-9704?

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

Use After Free in Google Android

CVE-2017-9704

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, There is no synchronization between msm_vb2 buffer operations which can lead to use after free.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.002 (4.9th 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)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9704?: CVE-2017-9704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-12-20.
How severe is CVE-2017-9704?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.