Vulnerability Description
The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 7 (2013) devices makes incorrect snprintf calls, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device hang or reboot) via crafted frames, aka Android internal bug 28670333 and Qualcomm internal bug CR548711.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 6.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92247
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/primaIssue TrackingPatch
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92247
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/wlan/primaIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9901?
CVE-2014-9901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 7 (2013) devices makes incorrect snprintf calls, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device hang or reboot) via ...
How severe is CVE-2014-9901?
CVE-2014-9901 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.