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CVE-2015-9149: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9650, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, and SD 850, in a DIAG ioctl handler, an untrusted pointer dereference can occur.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
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 SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
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 SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2015-9149?

    CVE-2015-9149 is a vulnerability in Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon devices.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-9149?

    The severity of CVE-2015-9149 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-9149?

    Android devices before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9650, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 82…

  • How can I fix CVE-2015-9149?

    To fix CVE-2015-9149, it is recommended to update your Android device to the latest security patch level.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9149?

    More information about CVE-2015-9149 can be found at the following references: - http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671 - https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01 - https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01/#asterisk

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