CVE-2015-9142

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9645, MDM9650, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425โ€ฆ

published April 18, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky bounds check is missing in Qualcomm's Snapdragon framework, leaving several Android devices exposed! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant where the staff forgets to check the order for food allergies โ€” if the wrong dish is served, it could lead to a seriously unpleasant experience for the diner. In this case, the unverified vtable index could allow attackers to orchestrate unintended behaviors in the system. Without proper bounds checking, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate memory and potentially execute arbitrary code. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control over the device โ€” a nightmare scenario for users who rely on their smartphones for everything!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the staff forgets to check the order for food allergies โ€” if the wrong dish is served, it could lead to a seriously unpleasant experience for the diner. In this case, the unverified vtable index could allow attackers to orchestrate unintended behaviors in the system. This vulnerability arises from a missing bounds check during the conversion process in the DAL-TO-QDI framework, impacting multiple Qualcomm Snapdragon models. This oversight can be exploited to access unauthorized memory locations, compromising the integrity of the system.

What to do

Without proper bounds checking, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate memory and potentially execute arbitrary code. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even complete control over the device โ€” a nightmare scenario for users who rely on their smartphones for everything! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure your Android devices are updated with the latest security patches from manufacturers post-April 5, 2018. Regularly checking for firmware updates can greatly enhance your device's security posture. You've got this! Keep those devices updated and defend your digital world like the hero you are! ๐Ÿฆธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01185 ยท 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 MDM9645, MDM9650, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425โ€ฆ
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