CVE-2017-9694: While parsing Netlink attributes in QCA_WLAN_VENDOR_ATTR_EXTSCAN_BSSID_HOTLIST_PARAMS_LOST_AP_SAMPLE_SIZE in q

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-9694?

qcacld 2.0: upgrade to 4.5.40.004. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-9694 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9694 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-2017-9694 affect?

CVE-2017-9694 affects qcacld 2.0. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). While parsing Netlink attributes in QCA_WLAN_VENDOR_ATTR_EXTSCAN_BSSID_HOTLIST_PARAMS_LOST_AP_SAMPLE_SIZE in qcacld 2.0 before 2017-05-16, a buffer overread could occur.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-9694 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting qcacld 2.0. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

While parsing Netlink attributes in QCA_WLAN_VENDOR_ATTR_EXTSCAN_BSSID_HOTLIST_PARAMS_LOST_AP_SAMPLE_SIZE in qcacld 2.0 before 2017-05-16, a buffer overread could occur.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Qualcomm, Inc. · Vendor: qcacld 2.0 project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-30 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

qcacld 2.0 project qcacld 2.0 UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.5.40.004

Fixed in: 4.5.40.004

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qcacld-2.0 || rpm -q qcacld-2.0 || qcacld-2.0 --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.5.40.004 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade qcacld-2.0

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qcacld-2.0

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-9694?

qcacld 2.0: upgrade to 4.5.40.004. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-9694 being exploited?

CVE-2017-9694 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-2017-9694 affect?

CVE-2017-9694 affects qcacld 2.0. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). While parsing Netlink attributes in QCA_WLAN_VENDOR_ATTR_EXTSCAN_BSSID_HOTLIST_PARAMS_LOST_AP_SAMPLE_SIZE in qcacld 2.0 before 2017-05-16, a buffer overread could occur.

How urgent is CVE-2017-9694?

Priority 36/100. High severity

References

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