CVE-2017-15837

Name: CVE-2017-15837
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-03T17:29:00.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15837 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 2018-04-05, a policy for the packet pattern attribute NL80211_PKTPAT_OFFSET is not defined which can lead to a buffer over-read in nla_get_u32().. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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 2018-04-05, a policy for the packet pattern attribute NL80211_PKTPAT_OFFSET is not defined which can lead to a buffer over-read in nla_get_u32().

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.1th 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/pixel/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15837?

How severe is CVE-2017-15837?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15837 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15837?

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Source: NVD / NIST