How severe is CVE-2017-17772?

CVE-2017-17772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-17772 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-2017-17772?

CVE-2017-17772 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17772?

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

Does CVE-2017-17772 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2017-17772 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-8923.

When was CVE-2017-17772 published?

CVE-2017-17772 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17772

CVE-2017-17772 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-8923
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware
Published: 2024-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In multiple functions that process 802.11 frames, out-of-bounds reads can occur due to insufficient validation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17772?: In multiple functions that process 802.11 frames, out-of-bounds reads can occur due to insufficient validation.
How severe is CVE-2017-17772?: CVE-2017-17772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-17772 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-2017-17772?: CVE-2017-17772 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17772?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2017-17772 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2017-17772 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-8923.
When was CVE-2017-17772 published?: CVE-2017-17772 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/may-2018-bulletin.html

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_450_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_625_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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