CVE-2017-6421

Name: CVE-2017-6421
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-16T15:29:00.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the touch controller function in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, a variable may be controlled by the user and can lead to a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the touch controller function in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, a variable may be controlled by the user and can lead to a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=be42c7ff1f0396484882451fd18f47144c8f1b6bIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la//kernel/msm-4.4/commit/?id=be42c7ff1f0396484882451fd18f47144c8f1b6bIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6421?

In the touch controller function in all Qualcomm products with Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, or QRD Android, a variable may be controlled by the user and can lead to a buffer overflow.

How severe is CVE-2017-6421?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6421 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6421?

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-2017-6421?

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Source: NVD / NIST