CVE-2014-9950 Missing authorization in All Qualcomm products
An improper authorization flaw in the Android Linux kernel allows attackers to bypass security controls, requiring vendor patches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-9950?
CVE-2014-9950 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Jun 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In Core Kernel in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an Improper Authorization vulnerability could potentially exist.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9950?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9950?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9950 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2014-9950 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9950 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9vw-x88h-77p6.