Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Qualcomm Android Products
CVE-2015-9073

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Qualcomm Android products using CAF releases, where an untrusted pointer dereference can occur during TrustZone syscall operations. This flaw may allow attackers to exploit the system through improper handling of user-supplied data, leading to potential unauthorized access or denial of service. It highlights the importance of secure coding practices in kernel operations and emphasizes the need for timely updates to mitigate associated risks.

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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