CVE-2015-9197: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 808, and SD 810, when enabling XPUs for SMEM partitions, if configuration values are out of range, memory access outside the SMEM may occur and set incorrect XPU configurations.

Affected Software

41 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm Mdm9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607
Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M
Qualcomm Mdm9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640
Qualcomm Mdm9645 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9645
Qualcomm Msm8909w Firmware
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 615 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 615
Qualcomm Sd 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 616
Qualcomm Sd 415 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 415
Qualcomm Sd 617 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 617
Qualcomm Sd 650 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 650
Qualcomm Sd 652 Firmware
Qualcomm Sd 652
Qualcomm Sd 808 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 808
Qualcomm Sd 810 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 810

Event History

Apr 2, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Apr 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2015-9197?

CVE-2015-9197 is a vulnerability in Android devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, which allows attackers to gain access to sensitive information.

2

How severe is CVE-2015-9197?

CVE-2015-9197 has a severity level of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-9197?

Android devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 808, and SD 810 are affected by CVE-2015-9197.

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-9197?

To fix CVE-2015-9197, you should update your Android device to the latest security patch level available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9197?

You can find more information about CVE-2015-9197 on the official Android Security Bulletin website.

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