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CVE-2017-14888

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.18%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2018-12-07 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Linux, Android, Firefox.

CVE
CVE-2017-14888
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.18%
Linux Android Firefox

Original NVD Description

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, Userspace can pass IEs to the host driver and if multiple append commands are received, then the integer variable that stores the length can overflow and the subsequent copy of the IE data may potentially lead to a heap buffer overflow.

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