CVE-2015-9197

Name: CVE-2015-9197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-18T14:29:07.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-9197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 808, and SD 810, when enabling XPUs for SMEM partitions, if configuration values are out of range, memory access outside the SMEM may occur and set incorrect XPU configurations.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Android before 2018-04-05 or earlier security patch level on Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile and Snapdragon Wear MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9645, MSM8909W, SD 210/SD 212/SD 205, SD 400, SD 410/12, SD 615/16/SD 415, SD 617, SD 650/52, SD 808, and SD 810, when enabling XPUs for SMEM partitions, if configuration values are out of range, memory access outside the SMEM may occur and set incorrect XPU configurations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9206 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9607 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9635m Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9640 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Mdm9645 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Msm8909w Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 210 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 212 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 205 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 400 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 410 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 412 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 615 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 616 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 415 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 617 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 650 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 652 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 808 Firmware	All versions
Qualcomm	Sd 810 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-9197?

How severe is CVE-2015-9197?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-9197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9197?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST