How severe is CVE-2015-9196?

CVE-2015-9196 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-2015-9196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-9196?

CVE-2015-9196 primarily affects Qualcomm Fsm9055 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9196?

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-2015-9196 published?

CVE-2015-9196 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-9196

CVE-2015-9196 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Fsm9055 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Qualcomm Fsm9055 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 Mobile and Small Cell SoC FSM9055, MDM9635M, SD 400, and SD 800, improper input validation in tzbsp_ocmem can cause privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-9196?: In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Small Cell SoC FSM9055, MDM9635M, SD 400, and SD 800, improper input validation in tzbsp_ocmem can cause privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2015-9196?: CVE-2015-9196 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-2015-9196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-9196?: CVE-2015-9196 primarily affects Qualcomm Fsm9055 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9196?: 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-2015-9196 published?: CVE-2015-9196 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:fsm9055_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:mdm9635m_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_400_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:sd_800_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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