CVE-2017-8268
HighIn all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, the camera application can possibly request frame/command buffer processing with invalid values leading to the driver performing a heap buffer over-read.
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-125CVE-2017-8268 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-2017-8268 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/99465Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Vendor Advisory
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2017-8268?
CVE-2017-8268 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2017-8268 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-2017-8268?
CVE-2017-8268 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-2017-8268?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2017-8268. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2017-8268 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2017-8268 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 →