CVE-2015-9139

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M…

published April 18, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An SSL handshake could be compromised on older Android devices, leaving them vulnerable to sneaky attacks! 🔥 Think of it like a handshake where one party forgets to check if the other has washed their hands — it’s all fine until you realize germs are being exchanged! An attacker could exploit this flaw during the SSL negotiation process, potentially intercepting sensitive data or even impersonating the server. Since this vulnerability could lead to a trojan horse of bad actors slipping into your secure communications, it’s not something to take lightly!

Put simply

Think of it like a handshake where one party forgets to check if the other has washed their hands — it’s all fine until you realize germs are being exchanged! This vulnerability arises from improper input validation while negotiating SSL handshakes on affected Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, which could allow an attacker to influence the outcome of the handshake.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw during the SSL negotiation process, potentially intercepting sensitive data or even impersonating the server. Since this vulnerability could lead to a trojan horse of bad actors slipping into your secure communications, it’s not something to take lightly! Update your Android devices to the latest security patch level post-2018-04-05 to address this issue. If you're using any affected Snapdragon models, check for firmware updates from your device manufacturers and ensure they are applied. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated for a safer experience! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01185 · 67.4th percentile
Published
2018-04-18T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 14:00Z
    In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M…
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