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9.8

Qualcomm Android devices could crash LTE radio

CVE-2015-9046 · published 9 years ago
Summary

All Qualcomm-based Android phones that use the CAF code and the Linux kernel have a problem in the LTE code where a size check is wrong. This can cause the LTE module to stop working, leading to a loss of mobile data or call service. Install the latest system update from the device manufacturer to apply the fix.

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 vulnerability exists in LTE where an assertion can be reached due to an improper bound on the size of a frequency l...
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a vulnerability exists in LTE where an assertion can be reached due to an improper bound on the size of a frequency list.
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-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published18 Aug 2017
Updated1 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-9046 · NVD
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