Improper Authorization in Google Android - CVE-2014-9950
Published: June 6, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU38913
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9950
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In Core Kernel in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an Improper Authorization vulnerability could potentially exist.
Affected software
Google Android
How to mitigate CVE-2014-9950
Install update from vendor's website.