Uninitialized Variable Vulnerability in Qualcomm Android Products
CVE-2014-9979

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Qualcomm
Status
All Qualcomm Products
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 August 2017

What is CVE-2014-9979?

This vulnerability arises from an uninitialized variable in Qualcomm products with Android releases utilizing the Linux kernel. The issue is found within the TrustZone system call, potentially allowing unauthorized access to secure memory spaces. This could lead to significant security risks, enabling attackers to exploit sensitive data and compromise the integrity of the system.

Affected Version(s)

All Qualcomm products All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99467
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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