CVE-2017-18171 Memory corruption in Snapdragon Mobile

High 8.8 Published 23 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Improper input validation in Bluetooth Controller allows memory corruption, potentially enabling code execution or privilege escalation on Snapdragon devices.

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-2017-18171?

CVE-2017-18171 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware, published on 23 Oct 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper input validation for GATT data packet received in Bluetooth Controller function can lead to possible memory corruption in Snapdragon Mobile in version QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDM710, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18171?

It affects 25 products.

Products include Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 410 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 412 Firmware and 19 more.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18171?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18171 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-2017-18171 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18171 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9h9q-wf3q-v458.