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7.5

Android on Qualcomm devices may read extra memory

CVE-2017-11054 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Android versions that run on Qualcomm chips can be tricked into reading data beyond what it should. This could let an attacker see information they shouldn't have. Install the latest system updates or security patches to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android 8.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing a specially crafted cfg80211 vendor command, a buffer over-read can ...
In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing a specially crafted cfg80211 vendor command, a buffer over-read can occur.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-11054 · NVD
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