How severe is CVE-2017-18331?

CVE-2017-18331 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-2017-18331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18331?

CVE-2017-18331 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18331?

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-2017-18331 published?

CVE-2017-18331 was published on 2019-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18331

CVE-2017-18331 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Published: 2019-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control on secure display buffers in snapdragon automobile, snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18331?: Improper access control on secure display buffers in snapdragon automobile, snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MSM8996AU, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SDA660
How severe is CVE-2017-18331?: CVE-2017-18331 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-2017-18331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18331?: CVE-2017-18331 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18331?: 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-2017-18331 published?: CVE-2017-18331 was published on 2019-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

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cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9650_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_820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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