CVE-2015-8596 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, validation of buffer lengths is missing in malware protection.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99467Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99467Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-8596?

CVE-2015-8596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, validation of buffer lengths is missing in malware protection.

How severe is CVE-2015-8596?

CVE-2015-8596 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-2015-8596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.