CVE-2015-9223 Memory corruption in Snapdragon Mobile

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Apr 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A buffer overflow in Qualcomm Snapdragon audio processing allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on Android devices.

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-2015-9223?

CVE-2015-9223 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9615 Firmware, published on 18 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-9223?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Qualcomm Mdm9615 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9625 Firmware, Qualcomm Mdm9635m Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 400 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 600 Firmware, Qualcomm Sd 800 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9223?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-9223 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-9223 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-9223 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Qualcomm Mdm9615 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xgmw-g7ph-gfh3.