CVE-2017-18072 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2017-18072 affecting Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear processors. Discover the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Android devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear processors are vulnerable to information exposure in WLAN due to probe requests containing sensitive information elements.
Understanding CVE-2017-18072
This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear processors that could compromise user privacy.
What is CVE-2017-18072?
The vulnerability involves probe requests from user devices containing information elements that reveal supported wifi features, posing a risk to user privacy if intercepted.
The Impact of CVE-2017-18072
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise user privacy if probe requests are intercepted.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-18072
Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear processors are affected by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Probe requests from user devices disclose information elements indicating supported wifi features, potentially exposing user privacy.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear
- Versions: MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9640, MDM9650, QCA4531, QCA6174A, QCA6564, QCA6574, QCA6574AU, QCA6584, QCA6584AU, QCA9377, QCA9378, QCA9379, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 835, SD 845, SDM630, SDM636, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016
Exploitation Mechanism
Interception of probe requests from user devices can reveal supported wifi features, potentially compromising user privacy.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-18072 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor and control the presence of supported information elements in probe requests.
- Implement network monitoring to detect unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update device firmware and security patches.
- Educate users on safe wifi usage practices to minimize risks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by Qualcomm to mitigate the vulnerability.