How severe is CVE-2017-18306?

CVE-2017-18306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-18306 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18306?

CVE-2017-18306 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18306?

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.

Does CVE-2017-18306 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2017-18306 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-9432.

When was CVE-2017-18306 published?

CVE-2017-18306 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18306

CVE-2017-18306 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-908.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-9432
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware
Published: 2024-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information disclosure due to uninitialized variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18306?: Information disclosure due to uninitialized variable.
How severe is CVE-2017-18306?: CVE-2017-18306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-18306 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18306?: CVE-2017-18306 primarily affects Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18306?: 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.
Does CVE-2017-18306 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2017-18306 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-9432.
When was CVE-2017-18306 published?: CVE-2017-18306 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/may-2018-bulletin.html

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_450_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_625_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:sd_845_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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