CVE-2015-9116: Input Validation

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 MDM9625, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A, in a QTEE syscall handler, an untrusted pointer dereference can occur.

Affected Software

21 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9625 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9625
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 810 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 810
Qualcomm Sd 820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820
Qualcomm Sd 820a Firmware
Qualcomm SD 820A

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-2015-9116?

CVE-2015-9116 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow untrusted pointer dereference.

2

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-9116?

CVE-2015-9116 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon devices, including MDM9625, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A.

3

How do I fix CVE-2015-9116?

The recommended solution for CVE-2015-9116 is to apply the latest security patches provided by your device manufacturer.

4

Is CVE-2015-9116 related to Android versions?

Yes, CVE-2015-9116 affects Android versions prior to the April 2018 security patch level.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2015-9116?

CVE-2015-9116 involves an untrusted pointer dereference in a QTEE syscall handler, potentially leading to exploitation.

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