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CVE-2017-8256: In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, array out of bounds access...

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, array out of bounds access can occur if userspace sends more than 16 multicast addresses.

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This is a Qualcomm Android kernel issue where a user-space component can send too many multicast addresses and trigger out-of-bounds array access. The public bundle does not state impact, severity, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in Qualcomm-based Android builds derived from CAF Linux kernel sources, especially devices or firmware not aligned with the July 2017 Android security bulletin or later vendor updates. Treat this as an exposure-verification item rather than a confirmed emergency. Prioritize devices that are unsupported, business-critical, or cannot be patched through normal mobile device management. Mitigation focus: Check Qualcomm and device vendor advisories for CVE-2017-8256 guidance.; Verify Android security patch level includes July 2017 fixes or later.; Prioritize updates for unmanaged, unsupported, or mission-critical Android devices..

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