Infinite loop in Qualcomm Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android
Priority LOW 28CWE-835Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-835.
Summary
In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, While processing the RIC Data Descriptor IE in an artificially crafted 802.11 frame with IE length more than 255, an infinite loop may potentially occur resulting in a denial of service.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00222 12th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm | Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android | All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android VendorQualcomm Affected All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-15835
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-3www-q54h-9529
References
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Sources
- CVE-2017-15835 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-15835 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3www-q54h-9529 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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