CVE-2014-9969 Weak cryptography in All Qualcomm products
An insecure cryptographic algorithm in the GPS client of Qualcomm Android kernels may allow attackers to compromise data confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-9969?
CVE-2014-9969 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 18 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, the GPS client may use an insecure cryptographic algorithm.
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9969?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9969?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-9969 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9969 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7px8-9g52-58qr.