CVE-2017-18056

Name: CVE-2017-18056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-15T21:29:00.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18056 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, improper input validation for vdev_id in wma_unified_bcntx_status_event_handler() which is received from firmware leads to potential out of bounds memory read.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, improper input validation for vdev_id in wma_unified_bcntx_status_event_handler() which is received from firmware leads to potential out of bounds memory read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103254Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103254Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18056?

How severe is CVE-2017-18056?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18056 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18056?

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Source: NVD / NIST