CVE-2017-14911

Name: CVE-2017-14911
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-30T15:29:00.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14911 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Android before 2018-01-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Automobile APQ8096AU, MDM9206, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, it is possible for the XBL loader to skip the authentication of device config.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Android before 2018-01-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Automobile APQ8096AU, MDM9206, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, it is possible for the XBL loader to skip the authentication of device config.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.31%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9206 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Apq8096au Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8996au Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 210 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 212 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 205 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 425 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 430 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 625 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 652 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 820 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 835 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102386Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102386Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14911?

How severe is CVE-2017-14911?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14911 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14911?

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Source: NVD / NIST