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Missing Authorization

CVE-2017-18312

High
7.8/10

Summary

While accessing SafeSwitch services, third party can manipulate a given device and perform unauthorized operation due to lack of checking of same state transitions in Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile in version MSM8996AU, SD 410/12, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-862 - Missing Authorization

The missing authorization vulnerability occurs when a software program allows users to access privileged parts of the program without verifying the user credentials. Impact of such a vulnerability depends on the resources employed by the software, ranging from account takeover to sensitive information exposure, denial of service, and complete system takeover.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published