CVE-2014-9974

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, validation of buffer lengths was missing in Keymaster

published August 18, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky oversight in Qualcomm's Keymaster could leave your device vulnerable—no buffer length validation means potential chaos in the wrong hands! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check the size of its meal portions before serving—too much food could spill everywhere or cause chaos in the kitchen! If an attacker discovers this vulnerability, they could potentially manipulate the system's buffers, leading to unexpected behavior or crashes. While it’s not actively exploited, the risk of future attacks makes it a concern worth addressing!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check the size of its meal portions before serving—too much food could spill everywhere or cause chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability arises from the lack of validation checks on buffer lengths within Keymaster for Qualcomm products running Android, which may allow for buffer overflow issues.

What to do

If an attacker discovers this vulnerability, they could potentially manipulate the system's buffers, leading to unexpected behavior or crashes. While it’s not actively exploited, the risk of future attacks makes it a concern worth addressing! To safeguard your devices, stay updated on any patches released by Qualcomm. Regularly check for firmware updates and ensure you implement proper security measures to mitigate potential impacts. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00895 · 58.9th percentile
Published
2017-08-18T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 AUG 18:00Z
    In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, validation of buffer lengths was missing in Keymaster
    cvelistv5