CVE-2017-18169
CVE-2017-18169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-617.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
User process can perform the kernel DOS in ashmem when doing cache maintenance operation in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18169?
- User process can perform the kernel DOS in ashmem when doing cache maintenance operation in all Android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the Linux kernel.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18169?
- CVE-2017-18169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-18169 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18169?
- CVE-2017-18169 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18169?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-18169 published?
- CVE-2017-18169 was published on 2018-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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