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CVE-2014-9991: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 808, SD 810, and SD 450, if a client or host sends more than 16k bytes of USB mass storage transfer, a buffer overflow occurs.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9625M
Qualcomm MDM9625 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm 8909 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 400 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Qualcomm SD410 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Qualcomm SD412 Firmware
Qualcomm SD412
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD650 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 808 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-9991?

    CVE-2014-9991 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote code execution risks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-9991?

    To fix CVE-2014-9991, update your Qualcomm device with the latest firmware and patches released after April 2018.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-9991?

    CVE-2014-9991 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Wear devices, including models like MDM9206, MSM8909W, and several SD series processors.

  • What vulnerabilities does CVE-2014-9991 expose my device to?

    CVE-2014-9991 exposes affected devices to potential remote code execution attacks through crafted input from a client or host.

  • Is CVE-2014-9991 fixed in newer Qualcomm hardware?

    Newer Qualcomm hardware models released after the mentioned firmware updates are not affected by CVE-2014-9991.

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