CVE-2017-9690: Qualcomm, Inc. Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM,…

CVE-2017-9690: In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux ker...

In android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, in a qbt1000 ioctl handler, an incorrect buffer size check has an integer overflow vulnerability potentially leading to a buffer overflow.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects certain Qualcomm-based Android/CAF device software. A flawed size check in a qbt1000 ioctl handler can overflow an integer and may lead to a buffer overflow. Business risk depends on whether deployed devices use affected Qualcomm Android kernel releases and whether vendor firmware updates were applied. Exposure is most likely in Qualcomm MSM/CAF-based Android device firmware matching the affected products. Organizations without mobile or embedded Qualcomm Android assets are less likely exposed. Exact device models and builds are not identified in the supplied sources. Treat this as an inventory and patch verification issue unless affected Qualcomm Android devices are confirmed. Escalate priority for fleets with legacy, unsupported, or unmanaged Android/embedded devices where vendor kernel updates are uncertain. Mitigation focus: Review Android November 2017 bulletin and Qualcomm/OEM advisories for applicable fixes.; Prioritize firmware updates for affected Qualcomm Android or CAF-based devices.; Remove or replace unsupported devices that cannot receive vendor kernel updates..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 20:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 16, 2017, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-11-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Qualcomm, Inc.Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD AndroidAll Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernelListed

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