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CVE-2017-17766

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

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CVE-2017-17766 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In wma_peer_info_event_handler() in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android before 2017-10-03, the value of num_peers received from firmware is not properly validated so that an integer overflow vulnerability in the size of a buffer allocation may potentially lead to a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In wma_peer_info_event_handler() in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android before 2017-10-03, the value of num_peers received from firmware is not properly validated so that an integer overflow vulnerability in the size of a buffer allocation may potentially lead to a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.66%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroidAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17766?
In wma_peer_info_event_handler() in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android before 2017-10-03, the value of num_peers received from firmware is not properly validated so that an integer overflow vulnerability in the size of a buffer allocation may potentially lead to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2017-17766?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17766 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17766?
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Source: NVD / NIST