How severe is CVE-2017-10905?

CVE-2017-10905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-10905 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10905?

CVE-2017-10905 affects Qt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10905?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-10905 published?

CVE-2017-10905 was published on 2017-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10905

CVE-2017-10905 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qt
Published: 2017-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in applications created using Qt for Android prior to 5.9.3 allows attackers to alter environment variables via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10905?: A vulnerability in applications created using Qt for Android prior to 5.9.3 allows attackers to alter environment variables via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-10905?: CVE-2017-10905 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-10905 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10905?: CVE-2017-10905 affects Qt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10905?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-10905 published?: CVE-2017-10905 was published on 2017-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qt:qt:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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