critical
10
CWE
119 362
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-9199: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 02 2018(Updated: )

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile IPQ4019, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A, A non-secure region check is done while registering QSEE buffer address which is passed by HLOS but not while logging in the QSEE buffer, so corruption of dynamically protected secure region can occur if the non-secure buffer is changed between the time it's checked and when it's used.

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm IPQ4019
Qualcomm IPQ4019 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9625M
Qualcomm MDM9625 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9640 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9655 firmware
Qualcomm SD210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 210 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 212
Qualcomm SD 212 Firmware
Qualcomm 205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD205 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 400 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Qualcomm SD410 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Qualcomm SD412 Firmware
Qualcomm SD412
Qualcomm SD615 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Qualcomm SD 616 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415
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 SD820A Firmware
Qualcomm SD820A Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-9199?

    The severity of CVE-2015-9199 is critical.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-9199?

    Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile IPQ4019, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, and SD 820A are affected by CVE-2015-9199.

  • What is the solution for CVE-2015-9199?

    Apply the security patch level on Android 2018-04-05 or later, provided by Google or Qualcomm, depending on the affected device.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9199?

    You can find more information about CVE-2015-9199 at 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 Details](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01/#asterisk).

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2015-9199?

    The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2015-9199 is 119.

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