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CVE-2015-9188: 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, in Secure DEMUX command handler, when parameter validation fails, an error code is written into a response buffer without checking that response buffer length, passed from HLOS, which may result in memory corruption.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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 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
qualcomm SD 600 firmware
qualcomm SD 600
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2015-9188?

    CVE-2015-9188 is a vulnerability in Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear devices.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-9188?

    The severity of CVE-2015-9188 is rated as critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2015-9188?

    CVE-2015-9188 affects Google Android and Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear devices.

  • How can I fix CVE-2015-9188?

    To fix CVE-2015-9188, it is recommended to apply the appropriate security patch provided by Google or Qualcomm.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9188?

    You can find more information about CVE-2015-9188 on the SecurityFocus and Android Security Bulletin websites.

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