CVE-2015-9146: Input Validation

Published Apr 2, 2018
·
Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 400, SD 800, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, and SDX20, when QDI read, write, or ioctl are called, the passed-in pointer is not properly validated before accessing it for the delayed response.

Affected Software

21 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9625 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9625
Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M
Qualcomm Mdm9650 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm Mdm9655 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655
Qualcomm Sd 400 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 400
Qualcomm Sd 800 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 800
Qualcomm Sd 835 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 835
Qualcomm Sd 845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 845
Qualcomm Sdx20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20
Qualcomm Sd 850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 850

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 CVE-2015-9146?

CVE-2015-9146 is a vulnerability in Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch levels on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile devices.

2

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-9146?

Devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 400, SD 800, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, and SDX20 are affected by CVE-2015-9146.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2015-9146?

CVE-2015-9146 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-9146?

Apply the security patch released by Google for Android on or after 2018-04-05.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9146?

You can visit the following references for more information: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671), [Android Security Bulletin 2018-04-01](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01), [Android Security Bulletin 2018-04-01 - Asterisk](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01/#asterisk).

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