CVE-2017-15817
HighIn 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 3.0 score
7.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-20CVE-2017-15817 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability
What is Improper Input Validation?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2017-15817 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102974Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Vendor Advisory
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2017-15817?
CVE-2017-15817 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2017-15817 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-15817?
CVE-2017-15817 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-15817?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2017-15817. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2017-15817 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2017-15817 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →