CVE-2017-18071

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425…

published April 11, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky debug policy bypass could leave your Snapdragon devices vulnerable! While it may not have widespread exploits, it’s still worth paying attention to. 🔍 Think of it like an office with an unlocked supply cabinet. Anyone can stroll in and take what they need without any oversight, leading to potential chaos! Without proper debug policies enforced, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or even manipulate the device behavior. While no current exploits are known, this vulnerability could be a gateway for future attacks if not addressed!

Put simply

Think of it like an office with an unlocked supply cabinet. Anyone can stroll in and take what they need without any oversight, leading to potential chaos! This vulnerability exists on certain Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Wear devices due to insufficient enforcement of debug policies. It allows an attacker to potentially bypass security measures that should restrict access to sensitive areas of the system.

What to do

Without proper debug policies enforced, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or even manipulate the device behavior. While no current exploits are known, this vulnerability could be a gateway for future attacks if not addressed! To remediate this issue, ensure that your device is updated to the latest security patch level, specifically April 5, 2018, or later. Regularly check for updates from your device manufacturer to keep security tight! You've got this! Staying informed and updating regularly is key to keeping your devices secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01194 · 67.8th percentile
Published
2018-04-11T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 APR 15:00Z
    In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425…
    cvelistv5