CVE-2014-9971
CriticalIn all Qualcomm products with Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, disabling asserts causes an instruction inside of an assert to not be executed resulting in incorrect control flow.
CVSS 3.0 score
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-20CVE-2014-9971 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability
What is Improper Input Validation?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-9971 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103671
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Vendor Advisory
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2014-9971?
CVE-2014-9971 is a Critical severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2014-9971 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-9971?
CVE-2014-9971 has a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, rated Critical severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-9971?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-9971. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2014-9971 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2014-9971 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →