CVE-2015-9223: 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 MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, SD 400, SD 600, and SD 800, a buffer overflow can occur when processing an audio buffer.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Google Android
QUALCOMM Mdm9615 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9615
QUALCOMM Mdm9625 Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9625
QUALCOMM Mdm9635m Firmware
QUALCOMM MDM9635M
QUALCOMM Sd 400 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 400
QUALCOMM Sd 600 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 600
QUALCOMM Sd 800 Firmware
QUALCOMM SD 800

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-2015-9223?

CVE-2015-9223 is a vulnerability in Android devices before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, SD 400, SD 600, and SD 800, which can lead to a buffer overflow when processing an audio buffer.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2015-9223?

The severity of CVE-2015-9223 is critical with a severity score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2015-9223 affect Android devices?

CVE-2015-9223 affects Android devices before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, SD 400, SD 600, and SD 800, potentially leading to a buffer overflow when processing audio buffers.

4

Are Google Android devices vulnerable to CVE-2015-9223?

Google Android devices are vulnerable to CVE-2015-9223 if they are running before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, SD 400, SD 600, or SD 800.

5

How can I fix CVE-2015-9223?

To fix CVE-2015-9223, it is recommended to update to the latest security patch level on Android devices running Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, SD 400, SD 600, or SD 800.

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