CVE-2017-15853
MediumIn Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel before security patch level 2018-04-05, while processing PTT commands, ptt_sock_send_msg_to_app() is invoked without validating the packet length. If the packet length is invalid, then a buffer over-read can occur.
CVSS 3.0 score
5.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-125CVE-2017-15853 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability
What is Out-of-bounds Read?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2017-15853 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Vendor Advisory
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2017-15853?
CVE-2017-15853 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2017-15853 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-2017-15853?
CVE-2017-15853 has a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-15853?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2017-15853. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2017-15853 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2017-15853 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 Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-125 on MITRE CWE →