Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2014-9950

In Core Kernel in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an Improper Authorization vulnerability could potentially exist.

EPSS: 0.004 (36.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android
Qualcomm, Inc. All Qualcomm Products — versions All Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-285 — Improper Authorization

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9950?: CVE-2014-9950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-06-06.
How severe is CVE-2014-9950?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.