CVE-2015-9060

CVE-2015-9060 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a pointer is not properly validated in a QTEE system call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9060?
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a pointer is not properly validated in a QTEE system call.
How severe is CVE-2015-9060?
CVE-2015-9060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-9060 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9060?
CVE-2015-9060 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9060?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-9060 published?
CVE-2015-9060 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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