CVE-2017-18313
CVE-2017-18313 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Under certain mode of operations, HLOS may be able get direct or indirect access through DXE channels to tamper with the authenticated WCNSS firmware stored in DDR because DXE-accessible memory is located within the authenticated image in Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear in version MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-18313?
- Under certain mode of operations, HLOS may be able get direct or indirect access through DXE channels to tamper with the authenticated WCNSS firmware stored in DDR because DXE-accessible memory is located within the authenticated image in Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear in version MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617.
- How severe is CVE-2017-18313?
- CVE-2017-18313 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-18313 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-18313?
- CVE-2017-18313 primarily affects Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-18313?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-18313 published?
- CVE-2017-18313 was published on 2018-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-09-01#qualcomm-closed-source-components
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8909w_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_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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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