CVE-2017-18277

Name: CVE-2017-18277
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-23T13:29:00.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18277 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When dynamic memory allocation fails, currently the process sleeps for one second and continues with infinite loop without retrying for memory allocation in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, QCN5502, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When dynamic memory allocation fails, currently the process sleeps for one second and continues with infinite loop without retrying for memory allocation in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, QCN5502, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-835

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9206 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9607 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9640 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8909w Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Qcn5502 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 450 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 600 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 615 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 616 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 415 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 625 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 652 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 810 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 820 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 820a Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 835 Firmware	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01#qualcomm-closed-source-componentsThird Party Advisory
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01#qualcomm-closed-source-componentsThird Party Advisory
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18277?

How severe is CVE-2017-18277?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18277 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18277?

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-2017-18277?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST