CVE-2015-9157: Race Condition
In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, and SD 810, in widevinedashcmdhandler(), rsp buffers are passed off to widevine commands. These rsp buffers have values in them, such as buffer lengths, that need to be validated to ensure that no buffer overflow/over-reads happen. However, rsp buffers are not always in locked memory, meaning a time-of-check, time-of-use issue can occur where we check that the value is valid, but then a race condition occurs where this memory is swapped out with a different, possibly out of range, value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9157?
CVE-2015-9157 is a vulnerability that exists in Android devices before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear.
How severe is CVE-2015-9157?
CVE-2015-9157 is considered a critical vulnerability with a severity score of 9.8.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-9157?
Android devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, and SD 810 are affected by CVE-2015-9157.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9157?
To fix CVE-2015-9157, make sure your Android device is updated with the security patch released on or after 2018-04-05.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9157?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-9157 on the official Android Security Bulletin website and the SecurityFocus website.