CVE-2017-9691

Description

There is a race condition in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android that allows to access to already free'd memory in the debug message output functionality contained within the mobicore driver.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory codeaurora.org
Affected: Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100213 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2017/11/28/november-2017-security-bulletin third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9691?
CVE-2017-9691 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9691?
To fix CVE-2017-9691, 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-2017-9691 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9691 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-2017-9691?
CVE-2017-9691 affects Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android.
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