CVE-2015-9035

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a memory buffer fails to be freed after it is no longer needed potentially…

published August 18, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory leak is lurking in Qualcomm products running Android from CAF! This oversight could lead to some serious memory exhaustion issues. 🛠️ Think of it like a cafe that keeps adding tables without clearing old ones. Eventually, the space gets cramped, and new customers can’t find a seat! If left unchecked, this vulnerability could lead to performance degradation or crashes as available memory dwindles. Imagine your device slowing down or becoming unresponsive because it just can't handle the load anymore!

Put simply

Think of it like a cafe that keeps adding tables without clearing old ones. Eventually, the space gets cramped, and new customers can’t find a seat! The issue arises when a memory buffer fails to be freed after it’s no longer needed, potentially leading to memory exhaustion on affected devices.

What to do

If left unchecked, this vulnerability could lead to performance degradation or crashes as available memory dwindles. Imagine your device slowing down or becoming unresponsive because it just can't handle the load anymore! To address this, manufacturers should implement regular updates to their products ensuring memory management practices are properly followed. Encourage users to keep their devices updated and consider monitoring memory usage proactively. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices in check. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00895 · 59.1th 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 memory buffer fails to be freed after it is no longer needed potentially…
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