CVE-2017-15817 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when an access point sends a challenge text greater than 128 bytes, the host driver is unable to validate this potentially leading to authentication failure.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102974Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102974Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-15817?

CVE-2017-15817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, when an access point sends a challenge text greater than 128 bytes, the host driver is unable to validate this potential...

How severe is CVE-2017-15817?

CVE-2017-15817 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15817?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.