CVE-2017-8250

Name: CVE-2017-8250
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-21T15:29:00.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8250 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, user controlled variables "nr_cmds" and "nr_bos" number are passed across functions without any check. An integer overflow to buffer overflow (with a smaller buffer allocated) may occur when they are too large or negative.. 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, user controlled variables "nr_cmds" and "nr_bos" number are passed across functions without any check. An integer overflow to buffer overflow (with a smaller buffer allocated) may occur when they are too large or negative.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

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-2017-8250?

How severe is CVE-2017-8250?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8250 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8250?

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