CVE-2017-8247

Name: CVE-2017-8247
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-21T15:29:00.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8247 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, if there is more than one thread doing the device open operation, the device may be opened more than once. This would lead to get_pid being called more than once, however put_pid being called only once in function "msm_close".. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, if there is more than one thread doing the device open operation, the device may be opened more than once. This would lead to get_pid being called more than once, however put_pid being called only once in function "msm_close".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100658Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100658Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8247?

How severe is CVE-2017-8247?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8247 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8247?

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