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CVE-2017-8255: In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an integer overflow vulnera...

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an integer overflow vulnerability exists in boot.

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CVE-2017-8255 is reported as an integer overflow in the boot component affecting Qualcomm products using Android releases from CAF with the Linux kernel. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, affected version ranges, or vendor fix details. Treat exposure as mobile or embedded firmware risk requiring OEM and Android bulletin correlation. Likely exposure is Qualcomm-based Android devices or embedded products whose firmware used CAF Android Linux kernel releases around the affected period. Exact models and versions are not defined in the provided sources. Set priority based on asset criticality and support status, because severity and exploitability are not provided. Unsupported Qualcomm Android devices should receive higher attention due to limited remediation options. Mitigation focus: Check OEM and Qualcomm guidance for CVE-2017-8255 remediation status.; Confirm Android security updates covering the July 2017 bulletin were applied.; Prioritize unsupported Qualcomm Android devices for replacement or isolation..

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Qualcomm, Inc.All Qualcomm productsAll Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernelListed
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