How severe is CVE-2017-14890?

CVE-2017-14890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-14890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14890?

CVE-2017-14890 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14890?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-14890 published?

CVE-2017-14890 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14890

CVE-2017-14890 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2018-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in the processing of an SWBA event, the vdev_map value is not properly validated leading to a potential buffer overwrite in function wma_send_bcn_buf_ll().

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14890?: In Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, in the processing of an SWBA event, the vdev_map value is not properly validated leading to a potential buffer overwrite in function wma_send_bcn_buf_ll().
How severe is CVE-2017-14890?: CVE-2017-14890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-14890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14890?: CVE-2017-14890 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14890?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14890 published?: CVE-2017-14890 was published on 2018-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-04-01

Affected products (1)

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