CVE-2015-9148

CVE-2015-9148 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Mdm9625 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-119.

Key facts

Description

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 400, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, and SDX20, in the Diag User-PD command registration function, a length variable used during buffer allocation is not checked, so if it is very large, an integer overflow followed by a buffer overflow occurs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9148?
In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Automobile and Snapdragon Mobile MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MDM9650, MDM9655, SD 400, SD 425, SD 430, SD 450, SD 600, SD 617, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 800, SD 808, SD 810, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, and SDX20, in the Diag User-PD command registration function, a length variable used during buffer allocation is not checked, so if it is very large, an integer overflow followed by a buffer overflow occurs.
How severe is CVE-2015-9148?
CVE-2015-9148 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-2015-9148 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9148?
CVE-2015-9148 primarily affects Qualcomm Mdm9625 Firmware. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9148?
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-2015-9148 published?
CVE-2015-9148 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

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