CVE-2017-18296

Description

Access control on applications is not applied while accessing SafeSwitch services can lead to improper access in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SDA660, SDX20.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory qualcomm.com

Affected: Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear

References

Link	Tags
https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins	vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432	vdb entry third party advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01#qualcomm-closed-source-components	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18296?: CVE-2017-18296 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-18296?: To fix CVE-2017-18296, 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-2017-18296 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-18296 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-2017-18296?: CVE-2017-18296 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear.

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