CVE-2017-11001

CVE-2017-11001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, the length of the MAC address is not checked which may cause out of bounds read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11001?
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, the length of the MAC address is not checked which may cause out of bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2017-11001?
CVE-2017-11001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-11001 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11001?
CVE-2017-11001 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11001?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-11001 published?
CVE-2017-11001 was published on 2017-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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