CVE-2018-5917

Name: CVE-2018-5917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-28T15:29:00.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5917 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Possible buffer overflow in OEM crypto function due to improper input validation in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile in versions MSM8996AU, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDA845, SDX24, SXR1130.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Possible buffer overflow in OEM crypto function due to improper input validation in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile in versions MSM8996AU, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDA845, SDX24, SXR1130.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Msm8996au Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 425 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 430 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 450 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 625 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	Sd 850 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sda660 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sda845 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sdx24 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sxr1130 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105838Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105838Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletinsVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5917?

How severe is CVE-2018-5917?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5917 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5917?

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-2018-5917?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST