CVE-2017-15836

CVE-2017-15836 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in Qualcomm Android, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android devices utilizing the Linux kernel before the 2018-04-05 security patch level. This flaw occurs when firmware sends a service ready event with an excessively large number in the num_hw_modes or num_phy fields, potentially leading to a buffer overflow. Rated 7.3 HIGH on the CVSS scale, it is a network-exploitable vulnerability with low attack complexity, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.