#VU37223 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Android - CVE-2015-9015

Vulnerability identifier: #VU37223

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-9015

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Qualcomm closed source components. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-36714120.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98874
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.