CVE-2017-15825

Name: CVE-2017-15825
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-18T18:29:00.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15825 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while processing a gpt update, an out of bounds memory access may potentially occur.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while processing a gpt update, an out of bounds memory access may potentially occur.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01#qualcomm-componentsPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=252e22c9adb9b59c36e59e00d8b43013facec4d6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletinPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01#qualcomm-componentsPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/lk/commit/?id=252e22c9adb9b59c36e59e00d8b43013facec4d6Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/09/04/september-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletinPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15825?

In all android releases (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, while processing a gpt update, an out of bounds memory access may potentially occur.

How severe is CVE-2017-15825?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15825 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15825?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-15825?

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Source: NVD / NIST