CVE-2015-9120

CVE-2015-9120 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware 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-388.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
• CVSS v2: 10.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-388
• Affected product: Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware
• Published: 2018-04-18
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, and SD 835, detection of Error Condition Without Action in Core.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9120?

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile, Snapdragon Mobile, and Snapdragon Wear IPQ4019, MDM9206, MDM9607, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, and SD 835, detection of Error Condition Without Action in Core.

How severe is CVE-2015-9120?

CVE-2015-9120 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-2015-9120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-9120?

CVE-2015-9120 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9206 Firmware. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9120?

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-2015-9120 published?

CVE-2015-9120 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01

Affected products (27)

• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9206_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9607_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:ipq4019_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_600_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820a_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:msm8909w_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_210_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_212_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_205_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_400_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_410_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_412_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_425_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_430_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_450_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_615_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_616_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_415_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_617_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_625_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_652_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_800_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_808_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_835_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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