CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-8273

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Qualcomm products with Android based on the Linux kernel, while processing the fastboot boot command when verified boot feature is disabled, a buffer overflow can occur if the length exceeds the boot image buffer.

Risk Assessment

Buffer overflow can lead to unauthorized access or execution of malicious code, posing a serious threat to the security of devices and user data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to enable the verified boot feature and update the software to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

In all Qualcomm products with Android release from CAF using the Linux kernel, while processing fastboot boot command when verified boot feature is disabled, with length greater than boot image buffer, a buffer overflow can occur.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS