CVE-2015-9178

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9650, SDโ€ฆ

published April 18, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ Watch out for memory hiccups! In Qualcomm Snapdragon devices pre-2018, a mishandled rmp secure command might just send your system into a dizzying tailspin. ๐Ÿ”„ Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef expects a certain size pot but ends up with a tiny one instead โ€” the ingredients get spilled everywhere, creating a huge mess! This memory corruption could potentially lead to unexpected behavior in your device, causing crashes or, worse, leaving it vulnerable to other sneaky exploits. While there's no known active threat right now, it's always smart to keep your defenses strong and avoid the drama before it unfolds!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef expects a certain size pot but ends up with a tiny one instead โ€” the ingredients get spilled everywhere, creating a huge mess! This vulnerability arises when the response buffer for the rmp secure command is smaller than needed, causing memory mishaps during processing. This can lead to instability or unintended behavior in devices powered by affected Snapdragon chipsets.

What to do

This memory corruption could potentially lead to unexpected behavior in your device, causing crashes or, worse, leaving it vulnerable to other sneaky exploits. While there's no known active threat right now, it's always smart to keep your defenses strong and avoid the drama before it unfolds! To protect your device, ensure it gets the latest security patches โ€” especially those released after April 5, 2018. Regularly check for updates from your device manufacturer and keep your software up-to-date! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay proactive, and you'll keep your device safe and sound! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01164 ยท 66.8th 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 Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9650, SDโ€ฆ
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