CVE-2017-18147 Other in Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
Improper validation of downlink messages in the MMCP component of Qualcomm Android kernels allows for potential undefined behavior or security bypasses.
- 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-2017-18147?
CVE-2017-18147 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 3 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in MMCP, a downlink message is not being properly validated.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18147?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18147?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18147 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-18147 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18147 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w2w6-fqrv-g687.