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CVE-2017-18160: AGPS session failure in GNSS module due to cyphersuites are hardcoded and needed manual update everytime in…
CVE-2017-18160 is rated critical with a CVSS v3.0 base score of 9.8 and NVD lists 8 affected products, including Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware. Per its scoring, it can be exploited over the network, without authentication, without any user interaction. The scored impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability is the highest available.
Vulnerability description
AGPS session failure in GNSS module due to cyphersuites are hardcoded and needed manual update everytime in snapdragon mobile and snapdragon wear in versions MDM9635M, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850
Severity breakdown
CVSS v3.0 9.8: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Attack vector: Network. Exploitable remotely over the network, with no need for local or physical access.
- Attack complexity: Low. No special conditions; the attack can be repeated reliably.
- Privileges required: None. No account or prior access is needed.
- User interaction: None. No action from any user is needed.
- Scope: Unchanged. Impact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality impact: High. Total loss of confidentiality; sensitive data can be fully disclosed.
- Integrity impact: High. Total loss of integrity; data or system state can be fully modified.
- Availability impact: High. Total loss of availability; the component can be shut down.
Affected products
- Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
- Qualcomm Mdm9645 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
- Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
- Qualcomm Mdm9655 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
- Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
- Qualcomm SD 835 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
- Qualcomm SD 845 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD
- Qualcomm SD 850 Firmware: all versions listed by NVD