CVE-2015-9162: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )
In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile SD 410/12, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, and SD 810, in the function "Certificate_CreateWithBuffer" in the QSEE app TQS, in case of memory allocation failure, we free the memory and return the pointer without setting it to NULL.
Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 410 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 410 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 412 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 412 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 617 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 617 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 650 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 652 | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 800 Firmware | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 800 | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 808 | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Qualcomm Sd 810 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9162?
CVE-2015-9162 is a vulnerability in Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile SD 410/12, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, and SD 810.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-9162?
CVE-2015-9162 has a severity level of 9.8 (Critical).
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-9162?
CVE-2015-9162 affects Google Android and Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile SD 410/12, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, and SD 810.
How can I fix CVE-2015-9162?
To fix CVE-2015-9162, update your Android operating system to the latest version and apply the security patch released by Google.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9162?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-9162 on the SecurityFocus website and the Android Security Bulletin for April 2018.
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