CVE-2017-8279

Name: CVE-2017-8279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-16T22:29:01.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8279 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, missing race condition protection while updating msg mask table can lead to buffer over-read. Also access to freed memory can happen while updating msg_mask information.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, missing race condition protection while updating msg mask table can lead to buffer over-read. Also access to freed memory can happen while updating msg_mask information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8279?

How severe is CVE-2017-8279?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8279 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8279?

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Source: NVD / NIST