CVE-2017-17766

Description

In wma_peer_info_event_handler() in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android before 2017-10-03, the value of num_peers received from firmware is not properly validated so that an integer overflow vulnerability in the size of a buffer allocation may potentially lead to a buffer overflow.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
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.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/qcacld-3.0/commit/?id=a37d8a78f5bd0e9a2c91de46721a6d80bd229a43 third party advisory patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-02-01 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17766?
CVE-2017-17766 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-17766?
To fix CVE-2017-17766, 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-2017-17766 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-17766 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-2017-17766?
CVE-2017-17766 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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