How severe is CVE-2017-18160?

CVE-2017-18160 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-2017-18160 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-2017-18160?

CVE-2017-18160 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18160?

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-2017-18160 published?

CVE-2017-18160 was published on 2019-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18160

CVE-2017-18160 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9635m 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware
Published: 2019-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AGPS session failure in GNSS module due to cyphersuites are hardcoded and needed manual update everytime in snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9635M, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18160?: AGPS session failure in GNSS module due to cyphersuites are hardcoded and needed manual update everytime in snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9635M, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850
How severe is CVE-2017-18160?: CVE-2017-18160 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-2017-18160 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-2017-18160?: CVE-2017-18160 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18160?: 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-2017-18160 published?: CVE-2017-18160 was published on 2019-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9635m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9645_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9655_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8909w_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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