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CVE-2017-15835

6.5 · MEDIUM

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, While processing the RIC Data Descriptor IE in an artificially crafted 802.11 frame with I…

Published Dec 7, 2018CWE-835EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2017-15835 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, While processing the RIC Data Descriptor IE in an artificially crafted 802.11 frame with IE length more than 255, an infinite loop may potentially occur resulting in a denial of service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-11-01#qualcomm-componentsRefwww.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/05/11/may-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin-2Refsource.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-11-01#qualcomm-componentsRefwww.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/05/11/may-2018-code-aurora-security-bulletin-2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15835?

CVE-2017-15835 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-15835?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-15835?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-15835?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-15835 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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