CVE-2014-9980

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a Sample App failed to check a length potentially leading to unauthorized…

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 Sample App lets unauthorized access to secure memory slip through the cracks! 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant that never checks the size of the food orders it receives — sometimes, someone could sneak in and grab a dish meant for the chefs only! 🍽️ The consequences could be serious! An attacker might gain access to confidential information stored in secure memory, which could lead to data leaks or unauthorized control. This makes it a vulnerability to keep an eye on, as it raises questions about device integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that never checks the size of the food orders it receives — sometimes, someone could sneak in and grab a dish meant for the chefs only! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises because the Sample App in Qualcomm products with Android doesn't properly check the length of inputs, allowing potential unauthorized access to sensitive memory areas.

What to do

The consequences could be serious! An attacker might gain access to confidential information stored in secure memory, which could lead to data leaks or unauthorized control. This makes it a vulnerability to keep an eye on, as it raises questions about device integrity! To mitigate this, developers should ensure that input validation checks are robust enough to prevent such access. If you're using affected Qualcomm products, stay updated with patches or updates recommended by Qualcomm. 🛡️ 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, a Sample App failed to check a length potentially leading to unauthorized…
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