CVE-2017-10905: A vulnerability in applications created using Qt for Android prior to 5.9.3 allows attackers to alter environm

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-10905?

qt: upgrade to 5.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-10905 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10905 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-10905 affect?

CVE-2017-10905 affects qt. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability in applications created using Qt for Android prior to 5.9.3 allows attackers to alter environment variables via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-10905?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2017-10905 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting qt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in applications created using Qt for Android prior to 5.9.3 allows attackers to alter environment variables via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2017-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: qt

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-16 02:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qt qt UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.9.3

Fixed in: 5.9.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qt || rpm -q qt || qt --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade qt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qt

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-10905?

qt: upgrade to 5.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-10905 being exploited?

CVE-2017-10905 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-10905 affect?

CVE-2017-10905 affects qt. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability in applications created using Qt for Android prior to 5.9.3 allows attackers to alter environment variables via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2017-10905?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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