CVE-2017-18126

CVE-2017-18126 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
• CVSS v2: 5.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
• Published: 2018-04-11
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, QCA6174A, QCA6574, QCA6574AU, QCA6584, QCA6584AU, QCA9377, QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, the original mac spoofing feature does not use the following in probe request frames: (a) randomized sequence numbers and (b) randomized source address for cfg80211 scan, vendor scan and pno scan which may affect user privacy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18126?

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, QCA6174A, QCA6574, QCA6574AU, QCA6584, QCA6584AU, QCA9377, QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, the original mac spoofing feature does not use the following in probe request frames: (a) randomized sequence numbers and (b) randomized source address for cfg80211 scan, vendor scan and pno scan which may affect user privacy.

How severe is CVE-2017-18126?

CVE-2017-18126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-18126 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18126?

CVE-2017-18126 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18126?

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-2017-18126 published?

CVE-2017-18126 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01

Affected products (35)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9206_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9607_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6174a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9640_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6574au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6584_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca6584au_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_210_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_212_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_205_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca9377_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_410_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_412_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_425_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_450_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_615_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_616_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_415_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca9379_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_625_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_652_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_427_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_808_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_435_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm630_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm636_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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