CVE-2015-9114: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 820, and SD 820A, lack of address argument validation in qseequerycounter syscall could lead to untrusted pointer dereference.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Sd 425 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 425
Qualcomm Sd 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430
Qualcomm Sd 450 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 450
Qualcomm Sd 625 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 625
Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 650
Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 652
Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820A
Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820

Event History

Apr 2, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Apr 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-9114?

CVE-2015-9114 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for untrusted pointer dereference leading to exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-9114?

To remediate CVE-2015-9114, update your device to Android security patch level 2018-04-05 or later.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-9114?

CVE-2015-9114 affects Android versions prior to the April 2018 security patch and various Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, including SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650, SD 820, and SD 820A.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2015-9114?

The impact of CVE-2015-9114 could include arbitrary code execution due to an untrusted pointer dereference.

5

Is CVE-2015-9114 being actively exploited?

As of the last updates, there have been no public reports of active exploitation specifically associated with CVE-2015-9114.

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