PatchTheCVECVE-2017-18279: Lack of check of buffer length before copying can lead to buffer overflow in camera module in Small Cell SoC,
CVE-2017-18279 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting fsm9055 firmware, fsm9955 firmware, ipq4019 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Lack of check of buffer length before copying can lead to buffer overflow in camera module in Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in FSM9055, FSM9955, IPQ4019, IPQ8064, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU, QCA9531, QCA9558, QCA9563, QCA9880, QCA9886, QCA9980, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660,
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 88%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-190 |
| Published | 2019-05-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2017-18279?
fsm9055 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; fsm9955 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; ipq4019 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-18279 being exploited?
CVE-2017-18279 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-2017-18279 affect?
CVE-2017-18279 affects fsm9055 firmware, fsm9955 firmware, ipq4019 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Lack of check of buffer length before copying can lead to buffer overflow in camera module in Small Cell SoC, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in FSM9055, FSM9955, IPQ4019, IPQ8064, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU,
How urgent is CVE-2017-18279?
Priority 30/100. High severity
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