CVE-2015-0574 Missing authorization in Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear
Insufficient filesystem access validation in Qualcomm Android kernels allows attackers to bypass authorization controls and access or modify data.
- 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-2015-0574?
CVE-2015-0574 is a critical missing authorization 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 validation of filesystem access was insufficient.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0574?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0574?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0574 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-2015-0574 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0574 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p8vq-3r3q-38p6.