high
7.5
CWE
19
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2015-9166

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 IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, 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 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, and SD 850, DRM provisioning mechanisms used in QSEE applications have a feature to prevent further provisioning. This is done by creating an SFS file called 'finalize_prov_flag.data' at the end of provisioning. When this feature is enabled, provisioning calls check for the existence of the file in order to decide whether to do provisioning or not. Current implementation allows provisioning without sufficient checks.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm IPQ4019
Qualcomm IPQ4019 Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MSM8909W
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8909
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 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 SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2015-9166?

    CVE-2015-9166 is a vulnerability found in Android versions before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, 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 808, and SD 810, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-9166?

    The severity of CVE-2015-9166 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2015-9166 impact Android devices?

    CVE-2015-9166 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel on affected Android devices.

  • Which Qualcomm Snapdragon devices are affected by CVE-2015-9166?

    Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, 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 808, and SD 810 devices are affected by CVE-2015-9166.

  • How can I mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2015-9166?

    To mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2015-9166, it is recommended to update your Android device to a version after 2018-04-05 or apply the appropriate security patch level provided by the device manufacturer.

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