CVE-2017-11026 Hardcoded credentials in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
Attackers can bypass Factory Reset Protection on Qualcomm devices by exploiting static keys in the FRP partition flashing process.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-11026?
CVE-2017-11026 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while flashing FRP partition using reference FRP unlock, authentication method can be compromised for static keys.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11026?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11026?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11026 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-11026 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11026 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jc25-crg9-22h3.