CVE-2017-18147

In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level…

published April 3, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An overlooked downlink message could lead to some serious mischief! This vulnerability in Qualcomm's Android systems means that vital checks are skipping a beat, leaving a potential door ajar. 🔥 Think of it as a postal service that delivers packages without checking the sender's ID – a recipe for trouble! If someone sends a dubious package, it could contain anything from harmless junk to something much more nefarious. Without proper validation, an attacker could exploit this oversight to send malicious data, potentially affecting the integrity of the system. They could manipulate communications or cause unexpected behaviors, leading to chaos in the device's operation.

Put simply

Think of it as a postal service that delivers packages without checking the sender's ID – a recipe for trouble! If someone sends a dubious package, it could contain anything from harmless junk to something much more nefarious. This vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of downlink messages in Qualcomm's MMCP, allowing attackers to send unverified data to the device, which could be executed by the system.

What to do

Without proper validation, an attacker could exploit this oversight to send malicious data, potentially affecting the integrity of the system. They could manipulate communications or cause unexpected behaviors, leading to chaos in the device's operation. To safeguard your systems, ensure to update to the latest security patch level post-2018-04-05. This will help close the gap and reinforce your defenses against any potential exploits. You've got this! Just follow these steps, and you'll have a much tighter security setup in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00615 · 48.5th percentile
Published
2018-04-03T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 APR 17:00Z
    In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level…
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