CVE-2017-18171
CVE-2017-18171 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 8.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper input validation for GATT data packet received in Bluetooth Controller function can lead to possible memory corruption in Snapdragon Mobile in version QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDM710, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18171?
- Improper input validation for GATT data packet received in Bluetooth Controller function can lead to possible memory corruption in Snapdragon Mobile in version QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, SDM710, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18171?
- CVE-2017-18171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-18171 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18171?
- CVE-2017-18171 primarily affects Qualcomm Qca9379 Firmware. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18171?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2017-18171 published?
- CVE-2017-18171 was published on 2018-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01#qualcomm-closed-source-components
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins
Affected products (25)
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:qca9379_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_210_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_212_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_205_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_410_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_412_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_425_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_427_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_435_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_450_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_615_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_616_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_415_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_625_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_652_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820_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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm630_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm636_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdm710_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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