CVE-2017-9678

CVE-2017-9678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android 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

Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in a video driver, memory corruption can potentially occur due to lack of bounds checking in a memcpy().

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9678?
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in a video driver, memory corruption can potentially occur due to lack of bounds checking in a memcpy().
How severe is CVE-2017-9678?
CVE-2017-9678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9678 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9678?
CVE-2017-9678 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9678?
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-2017-9678 published?
CVE-2017-9678 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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