CVE-2015-9207

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD…

published April 18, 2018

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

⚠️ A sneaky input validation issue lurks in Qualcomm Snapdragon devices, potentially leading to a buffer overread! 📱 Think of it like a waiter at a restaurant who keeps serving from an empty plate because nobody checked the kitchen — the system just keeps pulling data it shouldn't, which could lead to unexpected dishes on your table. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive memory content, potentially leading to information leaks or crashes. It’s like someone peeking into your private diary without you knowing!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter at a restaurant who keeps serving from an empty plate because nobody checked the kitchen — the system just keeps pulling data it shouldn't, which could lead to unexpected dishes on your table. This vulnerability arises from a lack of proper input validation in the playready_getadditional_responsedata function, which may cause a buffer overread when processing certain requests.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive memory content, potentially leading to information leaks or crashes. It’s like someone peeking into your private diary without you knowing! To protect your devices, ensure you're running the latest security updates from Qualcomm that address this vulnerability. Regularly check for firmware updates and apply any patches provided by manufacturers to keep your data secure. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated for maximum protection! 🛡️

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 MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD…
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