How severe is CVE-2017-14872?

CVE-2017-14872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-14872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14872?

CVE-2017-14872 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14872?

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

When was CVE-2017-14872 published?

CVE-2017-14872 was published on 2018-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14872

CVE-2017-14872 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2018-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

While flashing a meta image, a buffer over-read can potentially occur when the number of images are out of the maximum range of 32 in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14872?: While flashing a meta image, a buffer over-read can potentially occur when the number of images are out of the maximum range of 32 in Android releases from CAF using the linux kernel (Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) before security patch level 2018-06-05.
How severe is CVE-2017-14872?: CVE-2017-14872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14872?: CVE-2017-14872 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14872 published?: CVE-2017-14872 was published on 2018-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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