CVE-2015-9068 Other in All Qualcomm products

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Improper validation of mink syscall arguments in Qualcomm Android kernels allows attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.

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-2015-9068?

CVE-2015-9068 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, an argument to a mink syscall is not properly validated.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-9068?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9068?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-9068 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-9068 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-9068 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2c7m-3xrp-8qgf.

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