CVE-2017-18142 Memory corruption in Snapdragon Mobile

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Apr 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A buffer overflow in Android's IMS SIP username processing allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on affected devices.

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-2017-18142?

CVE-2017-18142 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware, published on 11 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, while processing the IMS SIP username, a buffer overflow can occur.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18142?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9655 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 850 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18142?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18142 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-2017-18142 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18142 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qfr5-qr72-4gg2.