CVE-2017-18145

CVE-2017-18145 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Msm8909w 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-416.

Key facts

Description

In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, while the DPM native process is processing framework events, the iterator pointer is deleted after processing an event. When processing subsequent events, a Use After Condition will occur.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18145?
In Android before security patch level 2018-04-05 on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, while the DPM native process is processing framework events, the iterator pointer is deleted after processing an event. When processing subsequent events, a Use After Condition will occur.
How severe is CVE-2017-18145?
CVE-2017-18145 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-2017-18145 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18145?
CVE-2017-18145 primarily affects Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18145?
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-2017-18145 published?
CVE-2017-18145 was published on 2018-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (14)

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