CVE-2017-18294

Name: CVE-2017-18294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-23T13:29:01.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. While reading file class type from ELF header, a buffer overread may happen if the ELF file size is less than the size of ELF64 header size in Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version FSM9055, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SDA660, SDX20.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

While reading file class type from ELF header, a buffer overread may happen if the ELF file size is less than the size of ELF64 header size in Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version FSM9055, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SDA660, SDX20.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Fsm9055 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9206 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9607 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8909w Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8996au 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 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 820 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 820a Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 835 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 845 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sda660 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sdx20 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01#qualcomm-closed-source-componentsThird Party Advisory
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01#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-2017-18294?

How severe is CVE-2017-18294?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18294?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST