How severe is CVE-2017-18292?

CVE-2017-18292 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-2017-18292 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18292?

CVE-2017-18292 primarily affects Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18292?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-18292 published?

CVE-2017-18292 was published on 2018-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18292

CVE-2017-18292 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware
Published: 2018-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Secure app running in non secure space can restart TZ by calling Widevine app API repeatedly in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear in versions MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18292?: Secure app running in non secure space can restart TZ by calling Widevine app API repeatedly in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear in versions MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A.
How severe is CVE-2017-18292?: CVE-2017-18292 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-2017-18292 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18292?: CVE-2017-18292 primarily affects Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18292?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-18292 published?: CVE-2017-18292 was published on 2018-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8909w_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8996au_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_430_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_617_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_800_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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