CVE-2015-9180: 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, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, 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, the response pointer passed from user space to SDMX_process is not checked before it is used. If the given response buffer length is smaller than 16 bytes, the response values will be written to a memory outside the buffer, possibly in the secure memory area.
Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9206 | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware | ||
| Qualcomm MDM9650 | ||
| qualcomm SD 210 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 210 | ||
| qualcomm SD 212 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 212 | ||
| qualcomm SD 205 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 205 | ||
| qualcomm SD 820A firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 820A | ||
| 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 600 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 600 | ||
| qualcomm SD 850 firmware | ||
| qualcomm SD 850 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9180?
CVE-2015-9180 is a vulnerability that exists in Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear devices.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-9180?
Devices running Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9650, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, 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, SD 850 firmware versions before 2018-04-05 are affected.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2015-9180?
CVE-2015-9180 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
How can I fix CVE-2015-9180?
To fix CVE-2015-9180, you should update your device to the latest security patch level or firmware version provided by Qualcomm or Android.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9180?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-9180 on the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671), [Android Security Bulletin](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01), [Android Security Bulletin - CVE-2015-9180](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01/#asterisk).
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