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9.8

Android radio tuning may cause system crash

CVE-2015-9041 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Android devices that use Qualcomm hardware and the CAF version of the Linux kernel have a flaw in the part of the software that tunes WCDMA radio signals. This flaw could let an attacker cause the device to stop working or potentially gain control. Apply the latest security updates from Google or your device maker as soon as they are available.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android All versions
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists when performing WCDMA radio tuning.
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists when performing WCDMA radio tuning.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published18 Aug 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-9041 · NVD
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