CVE-2015-9040

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a vulnerability exists in a GERAN API

published August 18, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in Qualcomm’s GERAN API could leave devices vulnerable to some crafty exploits! 🔍 Think of it as a GPS that sometimes gives you the wrong directions — you might end up in a place you didn’t intend to go, leading to potential data mishaps or miscommunication within the network. While there's no known exploitation yet, the risk is that malicious actors could misuse this API to manipulate network behavior. Imagine the chaos if your device suddenly believed it was in a different part of the world, affecting connectivity and privacy!

Put simply

Think of it as a GPS that sometimes gives you the wrong directions — you might end up in a place you didn’t intend to go, leading to potential data mishaps or miscommunication within the network. This vulnerability in the GERAN API allows unauthorized manipulation of certain network functions, potentially altering how devices interact within the cellular network ecosystem.

What to do

While there's no known exploitation yet, the risk is that malicious actors could misuse this API to manipulate network behavior. Imagine the chaos if your device suddenly believed it was in a different part of the world, affecting connectivity and privacy! Stay vigilant! While there's no immediate patch, regularly check for updates from Qualcomm and apply any security alerts related to Linux kernel vulnerabilities. Keep your device software up-to-date to minimize risk. You've got this! Stay informed and proactive, and you'll keep your devices safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00862 · 57.9th 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 vulnerability exists in a GERAN API
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