CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-9803

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel before version 3.15-rc5-next-20140519, used in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5X and 6P devices, there is an issue with mishandling execute-only pages. This allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation, posing a serious threat to the security of devices and user data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor applications installed on the devices.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

arch/arm64/include/asm/pgtable.h in the Linux kernel before 3.15-rc5-next-20140519, as used in Android before 2016-07-05 on Nexus 5X and 6P devices, mishandles execute-only pages, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 28557020.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS