CVE-2015-9215: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, and SD 810, improper input validation can cause a null pointer dereference in USB bootloader findep() function.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Google Android
Qualcomm Mdm9615 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9615
Qualcomm Mdm9625 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9625
Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9635M
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 the severity of CVE-2015-9215?

CVE-2015-9215 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for exploitation leading to system instability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-9215?

To mitigate CVE-2015-9215, update your Qualcomm Snapdragon device to the latest security patch level provided by the manufacturer.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-9215?

CVE-2015-9215 affects Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, and SD 810 devices running Android versions prior to 2018-04-05.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2015-9215?

CVE-2015-9215 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability caused by improper input validation in the USB bootloader's find_ep() function.

5

Is CVE-2015-9215 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2015-9215 can potentially be exploited remotely through connected USB devices that interact with the affected Qualcomm chipsets.

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