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CWE
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CVE-2015-9148: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 400, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, and SDX20, in the Diag User-PD command registration function, a length variable used during buffer allocation is not checked, so if it is very large, an integer overflow followed by a buffer overflow occurs.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MDM9625M
Qualcomm MDM9625 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9645
Qualcomm MDM9645
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm SD 400 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD600 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
Qualcomm SD617 Firmware
Qualcomm QCA617
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD650 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Qualcomm SD 808 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820 Firmware
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SDX20 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-9148?

    CVE-2015-9148 has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on the security of affected Android devices and Qualcomm chipsets.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-9148?

    To resolve CVE-2015-9148, update your device to the latest security patch provided by the manufacturer.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-9148?

    CVE-2015-9148 affects various models with Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, particularly those that haven't received security patches since April 2018.

  • What is the exploit type referenced in CVE-2015-9148?

    CVE-2015-9148 refers to a vulnerability in Qualcomm's firmware that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected devices.

  • Is there a known workaround for CVE-2015-9148?

    There is no known workaround for CVE-2015-9148 other than applying the appropriate security updates from device manufacturers.

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