CVE-2015-9221: 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 SD 400, SD 800, and SD 810, lack of validation of pointers passed by secure apps could lead to an untrusted pointer dereference.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Qualcomm Sd 400 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 400
Qualcomm Sd 800 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 800
Qualcomm Sd 810 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 810
Google Android

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2015-9221?

CVE-2015-9221 is a vulnerability in Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile SD 400, SD 800, and SD 810, which could lead to an untrusted pointer dereference.

2

How severe is CVE-2015-9221?

CVE-2015-9221 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-9221?

Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile SD 400, SD 800, and SD 810 are affected by CVE-2015-9221.

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-9221?

To fix CVE-2015-9221, update your Android device to the latest security patch level provided by Google.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-9221?

You can find more information about CVE-2015-9221 on the following references: [securityfocus.com](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671), [source.android.com](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01), [source.android.com](https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2018-04-01/#asterisk).

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