CVE-2017-15835

Description

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, While processing the RIC Data Descriptor IE in an artificially crafted 802.11 frame with IE length more than 255, an infinite loop may potentially occur resulting in a denial of service.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-11-01#qualcomm-components patch vendor advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/05/11/may-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin-2 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15835?
CVE-2017-15835 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-15835?
To fix CVE-2017-15835, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-15835 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-15835 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-15835?
CVE-2017-15835 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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