CVE-2017-15860
CVE-2017-15860 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-843.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-843
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing an encrypted authentication management frame, a stack buffer overflow may potentially occur.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15860?
- In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing an encrypted authentication management frame, a stack buffer overflow may potentially occur.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15860?
- CVE-2017-15860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-15860 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15860?
- CVE-2017-15860 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15860?
- 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-2017-15860 published?
- CVE-2017-15860 was published on 2018-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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