CVE-2017-8271 describes an out-of-bounds memory write vulnerability within the MDSS Rotator driver in Qualcomm products running Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel. This flaw is triggered by an unsanitized userspace-controlled parameter, affecting Google Android devices. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.0 score of 7.8 (High), indicating a significant risk. It can be exploited locally with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and could lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also minimal, suggesting a lack of widespread attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.