Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-8999
In TrustZone a buffer overflow vulnerability can potentially occur in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel while loading an ELF file.
Published
2017-05-16 14:29:01
Updated
2017-07-11 01:33:22
Vulnerability category: Overflow
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-8999
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.11%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 43 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-8999
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-8999
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-8999
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97329
Google Android Qualcomm components Multiple Unspecified Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
Android Security Bulletin—April 2017 | Android Open Source ProjectPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
Google Android Multiple Flaws Let Users Deny Service, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Gain Elevated Privileges and Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
Products affected by CVE-2015-8999
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*