CVE-2015-9041

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists when performing WCDMA radio tuning

published August 18, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow in Qualcomm's WCDMA radio tuning could spell trouble for your device. 🤯 Think of it like a busy airport where a flight controller mismanages incoming and outgoing planes—too many signals can lead to chaos, and in this case, it could crash the system! ✈️ If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behaviors, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate the radio functions of devices, which could compromise user privacy or disrupt functionality. While it hasn't been exploited yet, the risk is ever-present!

Put simply

Think of it like a busy airport where a flight controller mismanages incoming and outgoing planes—too many signals can lead to chaos, and in this case, it could crash the system! ✈️ This vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow during WCDMA radio tuning processes, where improper handling of data can overwrite critical memory, leading to erratic system behavior.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behaviors, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate the radio functions of devices, which could compromise user privacy or disrupt functionality. While it hasn't been exploited yet, the risk is ever-present! To mitigate risks, ensure your device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Qualcomm. Monitor security advisories from your device manufacturers to stay informed and take proactive steps! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00968 · 61.5th 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 buffer overflow vulnerability exists when performing WCDMA radio tuning
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