CVE-2015-9181

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MSM8909W, SD 210/SD…

published April 18, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer over-read is lurking in the crypto API of various Snapdragon chipsets! This could let attackers peek at sensitive data they shouldn’t be able to see. 🔍 Think of it like a waiter accidentally letting a diner glance at the chef’s secret recipe — just a small mistake, but it could reveal confidential ingredients! 📜 If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read memory contents that should remain private. While it hasn’t been widely reported to be exploited, the risk of leaking sensitive information is absolutely concerning!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter accidentally letting a diner glance at the chef’s secret recipe — just a small mistake, but it could reveal confidential ingredients! 📜 The vulnerability arises from a buffer over-read in the crypto API function on affected Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data in memory.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read memory contents that should remain private. While it hasn’t been widely reported to be exploited, the risk of leaking sensitive information is absolutely concerning! To mitigate this, ensure that your devices are updated to the latest security patches released on or after April 5, 2018. If you’re using affected Snapdragon models, check for firmware updates from your device manufacturer. 🛠️ This is fixable! Stay vigilant and ensure your devices are patched to keep your data secure. You've got this! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01252 · 69.0th 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 MSM8909W, SD 210/SD…
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