CVE-2017-18313

What it is

Under certain mode of operations, HLOS may be able get direct or indirect access through DXE channels to tamper with the authenticated WCNSS firmware stored in DDR because DXE-accessible memory is located within the authenticated image in Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear in version MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2018-10-23 13:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:12 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.3 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-10-23 13:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:12 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Qualcomm msm8909w Firmware
• Qualcomm Sd 210 Firmware
• Qualcomm Sd 212 Firmware
• Qualcomm Sd 205 Firmware
• Qualcomm Sd 410 Firmware
• Qualcomm Sd 412 Firmware
• Qualcomm Sd 615 Firmware
• Qualcomm Sd 616 Firmware

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 5.3

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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