CVE-2017-17773 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Improper input validation in Qualcomm Snapdragon firmware allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-17773?

CVE-2017-17773 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware, published on 15 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Wearable and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9206,MDM9607,MDM9650,SD 210/SD 212/SD 205,SD 400,SD 410/12,SD 425,SD 430,SD 450,SD 600,SD 602A,SD 615/16/SD 415,SD 617,SD 625,SD 650/52,SD 800,SD 808,SD 810,SD 820,SD 820Am,SD 835,SD 845,MSM8909W, improper input validation in video_fmt_mp4r_process_atom_avc1() causes a potential buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17773?

It affects 29 products.

Products include Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware, Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware, Qualcomm S820am Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware and 23 more.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17773?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17773 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-2017-17773 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17773 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mp7h-x64g-p7vh.

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