CVE-2015-9052

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a vulnerability exists in LTE where an assertion can be reached while…

published August 18, 2017

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

⚠️ A sneaky assertion could trip up LTE processing! Qualcomm products running Android are vulnerable when handling downlink messages — better check your devices! 🔍 Think of it as a mail delivery service that suddenly misfiles an important package because it didn't follow the right protocol — it could lead to delays in critical communications! 📦 If exploited, this vulnerability might disrupt the LTE functionality on devices, potentially leading to degraded communications or lost messages. While there's no known exploit yet, it's a good reminder that lurking issues can sometimes snowball into bigger problems!

Put simply

Think of it as a mail delivery service that suddenly misfiles an important package because it didn't follow the right protocol — it could lead to delays in critical communications! 📦 This vulnerability in Qualcomm's LTE stack allows an assertion to be triggered while processing downlink messages in Android devices, leading to potential disruptions in service or unexpected behavior.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability might disrupt the LTE functionality on devices, potentially leading to degraded communications or lost messages. While there's no known exploit yet, it's a good reminder that lurking issues can sometimes snowball into bigger problems! Stay vigilant and monitor updates from Qualcomm. Although there's no immediate patch, ensure you're running the latest software version and consider reaching out to vendors for guidance on mitigating risks. 🛡️ You've got this! Keeping your devices updated is a powerful way to stay protected! 🚀

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 vulnerability exists in LTE where an assertion can be reached while…
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