Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability in Qualcomm Android Products
CVE-2015-9037

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2015-9037?

A vulnerability exists in Qualcomm's Android products that may lead to a buffer over-read during the processing of a downlink 3G NAS message. This issue is present in all products utilizing Android releases from the Qualcomm open-source project (CAF) with the Linux kernel. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to access unintended memory areas, potentially leading to information disclosure. Users of affected Qualcomm devices are advised to review security patches and updates to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

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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CVE-2015-9037 : Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability in Qualcomm Android Products