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CVE-2015-9159: Buffer Overflow

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, MSM8909W, 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, lack of input validation OEMCrypto_GetRandom can cause potential buffer overflow.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm MSM8909W
qualcomm SD 210 firmware
qualcomm SD 210
qualcomm SD 212 firmware
qualcomm SD 212
qualcomm SD 205 firmware
qualcomm SD 205
qualcomm SD 400 firmware
qualcomm SD 400
qualcomm sd 410 firmware
qualcomm sd 410
qualcomm sd 412 firmware
qualcomm sd 412
qualcomm SD 425 firmware
qualcomm SD 425
Qualcomm SD 430 firmware
Qualcomm SD 430
Qualcomm SD 450 firmware
Qualcomm SD 450
qualcomm sd 615 firmware
qualcomm sd 615
qualcomm sd 616 firmware
qualcomm sd 616
qualcomm sd 415 firmware
qualcomm sd 415
qualcomm sd 617 firmware
Qualcomm QCA617
qualcomm SD 625 firmware
qualcomm SD 625
qualcomm sd 650 firmware
qualcomm sd 650
qualcomm sd 652 firmware
qualcomm sd 652
qualcomm SD 800 firmware
qualcomm SD 800
qualcomm SD 808 firmware
qualcomm SD 808
qualcomm sd 810 firmware
qualcomm sd 810
qualcomm SD 820 firmware
qualcomm SD 820
qualcomm SD 835 firmware
qualcomm SD 835
qualcomm SD 845 firmware
qualcomm SD 845
qualcomm SD 820A firmware
qualcomm SD 820A
qualcomm SD 850 firmware
qualcomm SD 850
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-9159?

    The severity of CVE-2015-9159 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

  • What is affected by CVE-2015-9159?

    Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9650, MSM8909W, 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 835, SD 845, SD 820a, and SD 850 are affected by CVE-2015-9159.

  • How can I fix CVE-2015-9159?

    To fix CVE-2015-9159, update to the latest security patch level available for your Qualcomm Snapdragon device.

  • Is Qualcomm Sd 210 vulnerable to CVE-2015-9159?

    No, Qualcomm Sd 210 is not vulnerable to CVE-2015-9159.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9159?

    You can find more information about CVE-2015-9159 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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