CVE-2017-8255 Integer overflow in All Qualcomm products
An integer overflow in the Qualcomm Android boot process allows attackers 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
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8255?
CVE-2017-8255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 18 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an integer overflow vulnerability exists in boot.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8255?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8255?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8255 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8255 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9hfc-v5g3-qvq4.