How severe is CVE-2017-18153?

CVE-2017-18153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-18153 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18153?

CVE-2017-18153 primarily affects Qualcomm 9206 Lte Modem 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-2017-18153?

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.

Does CVE-2017-18153 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2017-18153 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-9288.

When was CVE-2017-18153 published?

CVE-2017-18153 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18153

CVE-2017-18153 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm 9206 Lte Modem Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-9288
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Qualcomm 9206 Lte Modem Firmware
Published: 2024-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A race condition exists in a driver potentially leading to a use-after-free condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18153?: A race condition exists in a driver potentially leading to a use-after-free condition.
How severe is CVE-2017-18153?: CVE-2017-18153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-18153 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18153?: CVE-2017-18153 primarily affects Qualcomm 9206 Lte Modem 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-2017-18153?: 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.
Does CVE-2017-18153 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2017-18153 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-9288.
When was CVE-2017-18153 published?: CVE-2017-18153 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 (5)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:9206_lte_modem_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:apq8017_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ar6003_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_630_mobile_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:snapdragon_636_mobile_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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