CVE-2017-18303
CVE-2017-18303 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
While processing the sensors registry configuration file, if inputs are not validated a buffer overflow will occur in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MMDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660, SDX20.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18303?
- While processing the sensors registry configuration file, if inputs are not validated a buffer overflow will occur in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version MMDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660, SDX20.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18303?
- CVE-2017-18303 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-18303 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18303?
- CVE-2017-18303 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18303?
- 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-2017-18303 published?
- CVE-2017-18303 was published on 2018-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041432
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-08-01#qualcomm-closed-source-components
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins
Affected products (26)
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9206_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9607_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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_425_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_450_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_600_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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sda660_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sdx20_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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