Vulnerability Description
In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, disabling asserts can potentially cause a NULL pointer dereference during an out-of-memory condition.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9972?
CVE-2014-9972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, disabling asserts can potentially cause a NULL pointer dereference during an out-of-memory condition.
How severe is CVE-2014-9972?
CVE-2014-9972 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.