How severe is CVE-2017-18129?

CVE-2017-18129 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-2017-18129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18129?

CVE-2017-18129 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18129?

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.

When was CVE-2017-18129 published?

CVE-2017-18129 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18129

CVE-2017-18129 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9206 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
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 Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9206, MDM9607, SD 845, MSM8996, MSM8998, it is possible for IPA (internet protocol accelerator) channels owned by one security domain to be controlled from other domains.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18129?: In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9206, MDM9607, SD 845, MSM8996, MSM8998, it is possible for IPA (internet protocol accelerator) channels owned by one security domain to be controlled from other domains.
How severe is CVE-2017-18129?: CVE-2017-18129 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-2017-18129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18129?: CVE-2017-18129 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18129?: 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.
When was CVE-2017-18129 published?: CVE-2017-18129 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9206_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9607_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8996_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8998_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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