CVE-2015-9208: Input Validation
In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 800, and SD 810, the function tzbsppilverifysig() does not strictly check that the pointer to ELF and program headers and hash segment is within secure memory. It only checks that the address is not in non-secure memory. A given address range can overlap with both secure and non-secure regions - hence if such an address is passed in, it would not pass the non-secure range check, and would be considered valid by the function, even though that memory area could be modified by the non-secure side.
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What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?
The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-9208.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-9208?
The severity of CVE-2015-9208 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2015-9208?
Android versions before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 800, and SD 810 are affected by CVE-2015-9208.
What is the fix for CVE-2015-9208?
To fix CVE-2015-9208, it is recommended to update to the latest security patch level or upgrade to a version of Android that includes the fix.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9208?
More information about CVE-2015-9208 can be found on the SecurityFocus and Android Security Bulletin websites.