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CVE-2017-15832 Buffer overwrite due to improper input validation in WLAN host

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overwrite in the Qualcomm WLAN host driver allows attackers with compromised firmware to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-15832?

CVE-2017-15832 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware, published on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overwrite in the WLAN host driver by leveraging a compromised WLAN FW

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15832?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 850 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15832?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15832 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-15832 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15832 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w9fw-pjxp-5fgx.

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